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Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation

Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former senior aide to Jill Biden on Wednesday became the second person to invoke the Fifth Amendment and decline to answer questions from House Republicans who are investigating President Joe Biden's mental state and use of the au
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown: police

Man arrested after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown: police

Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly made threats against the mayor of Brampton, Ont., and his family last month.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

A $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders — current and former — begins Wednesday, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting fir
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues.
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project.
Adelita Grijalva wins Democratic primary for Arizona US House seat held by her late father

Adelita Grijalva wins Democratic primary for Arizona US House seat held by her late father

PHOENIX (AP) — Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic primary Tuesday for a southern Arizona U.S. House seat long held by her father, the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
Smith, Alberta Next panel's first town hall hears support, calls for separation vote

Smith, Alberta Next panel's first town hall hears support, calls for separation vote

RED DEER — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her hand-picked panel heard from several Albertans Tuesday who argued the only way to get the province a fair deal from Ottawa is to leave confederation.
Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding

Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding

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Hubbard claims victory over Waites in Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission

Hubbard claims victory over Waites in Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission

ATLANTA (AP) — Peter Hubbard claimed victory Tuesday over Keisha Waites in a runoff to settle the Democratic nominee for a post on the Georgia Public Service Commission.