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California lawmakers to begin special session to 'Trump-proof' state laws

California lawmakers to begin special session to 'Trump-proof' state laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state's progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.
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Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat

Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party, Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their political problem — or even if they have one.
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Biden displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

Biden displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day.
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Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency

Intense Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power as town calls emergency

Intense snow squalls battering Ontario moved south Sunday after burying some parts of the province under more than a metre of snow, stranding people on roadways and prompting one town to declare a state of emergency.
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Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.
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Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning announcement that he will nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the stage for a fresh round of turbulence at a law enforcement agency tasked with protecting the homeland and investigating f
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Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day.
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Quebec forest industry already under pressure amid Trump tariff threat: Legault

Quebec forest industry already under pressure amid Trump tariff threat: Legault

MONTREAL — Quebec's premier has raised concerns about the potential impact of the tariff proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the province's forest industry.
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Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party

Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ben Wikler , chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
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Guilbeault disappointed plastic treaty talks end with no agreement

Guilbeault disappointed plastic treaty talks end with no agreement

Canada was disappointed negotiators failed to reach a deal on a global treaty to end plastics pollution, Environment Minster Steven Guilbeault said, though he remained hopeful an agreement could still be struck with talks set to resume next year.
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