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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration advocacy groups on Monday sued the Trump administration over its ban on asylum access at the southern border, saying the sweeping restrictions illegally put people who are fleeing war and persecution in harm's way.
In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills

In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After a violent year that saw multiple mass shootings in the state, Alabama Gov.
Trump administration ends temporary deportation protection for 350,000 Venezuelans

Trump administration ends temporary deportation protection for 350,000 Venezuelans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is ending protections that shielded roughly 350,000 Venezuelans from deportation, leaving them with two months before they lose their right to work in the U.S.
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say

Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to enter the Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state, multiple people familiar with her plans confirmed on Monday.
Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support

Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday indicated that he wants to reach an agreement with Ukraine to gain access to the country's rare earth materials as a condition for continuing U.S. support for its war against Russia.
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S.

New York attorney general tells hospitals to continue transgender care after Trump’s executive order

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday told hospitals that they would be violating state law if they comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at curtailing federal funding for gender-affirming care t
What is USAID? Explaining the US foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it

What is USAID? Explaining the US foreign aid agency and why Trump and Musk want to end it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off. A freeze put on billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance to other countries.

Fans at Raptors game continue trend of booing US national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued an emerging trend Sunday of booing the American national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada.