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Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court

Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly voted on Tuesday to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge, with at least one Republican opposed and Democrats vowing to try
Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor

Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor

TRENTON, N.J.
Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says

Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says

Wedad Bishara says she's seen more clients interested in exploring Canada this year than in her three previous decades as a travel agent. Based in Vancouver, B.C., Bishara said U.S.
Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

EDMONTON — A new report commissioned by the Alberta government says the City of Medicine Hat has been hobbled for years by a hostile dysfunctional city hall and something must be done.
Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night

Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night

JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a moment of remembrance that some would much rather forget.
Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline

Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's premiers downplayed the importance of a looming Aug. 1 deadline in trade talks with the U.S. on Tuesday, saying the objective is to get the best possible deal for Canadians.
Award-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence

Award-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Robert A. Daugherty, whose four-decade career with The Associated Press captured history including President Lyndon B.
Charges dropped against more than 120 defendants in Massachusetts because they can't get attorney

Charges dropped against more than 120 defendants in Massachusetts because they can't get attorney

BOSTON (AP) — More than 120 cases, including some for assault on family members and police, were dismissed Tuesday in Boston, the latest fallout from a monthslong dispute over pay that has led public defenders to stop taking new clients.
Two Canadian soldiers stabbed during brawl in Alberta, RCMP investigating

Two Canadian soldiers stabbed during brawl in Alberta, RCMP investigating

WAINWRIGHT — Two Canadian soldiers posted to a base in eastern Alberta are expected to recover after a stabbing. RCMP say officers were called Friday to a disturbance at a home in Wainwright, west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary.
Trump likes renaming people, places and things. He's not the first to deploy that perk of power

Trump likes renaming people, places and things. He's not the first to deploy that perk of power

History, it has been said, is written by the winners. President Donald Trump is working that lever of power — again.