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Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference

Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, will appear before a parliamentary committee on Friday.
Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

PARIS (AP) — Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron over Europe's priorities on Taiwan have raised questions over the EU’s relationship with both the U.S. and China, on the eve of his planned speech on the bloc's sovereignty in The Netherlands.
As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

OTTAWA — It's been years since he sat in a classroom studying the way a bill becomes law, but over the last several months Nathan Kennedy has taken on an unexpected political crash course as the proposed online-streaming legislation winds its way thr
Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

NEW YORK (AP) — Legally, the most important words former President Donald Trump said after he was charged with 34 felonies by the Manhattan District Attorney last week were “not guilty.
Election-denying former Colorado clerk avoids jail

Election-denying former Colorado clerk avoids jail

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A former Colorado county clerk accused of illegally accessing her election system avoided jail time for a misdemeanor obstruction conviction in another case on Monday.
Illustrated Anne Frank book removed by Florida school

Illustrated Anne Frank book removed by Florida school

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A high school along Florida's Atlantic Coast has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank after a leader of a conservative advocacy group challenged it, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
DeSantis to make 1st public appearance in South Carolina

DeSantis to make 1st public appearance in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make his first public appearance in South Carolina, a state where votes will be critical if he launches an expected 2024 presidential bid. State Sen.
British PM urges NIreland politicians to go back to work

British PM urges NIreland politicians to go back to work

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the bravery of political leaders who struck the Good Friday peace accord 25 years ago Monday, as he urged Northern Ireland’s current politicians to return to work.
NY state budget delayed again amid talks on bail, housing

NY state budget delayed again amid talks on bail, housing

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state lawmakers passed another weeklong extension for the state's budget Monday to ensure state operations run undisrupted and workers get paid as budget negotiations continue.
Manitoba government says partnering with private sector will get schools built fast

Manitoba government says partnering with private sector will get schools built fast

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is promising it will avoid problems other provinces have had in partnering with the private sector to build schools, but critics question why they cannot be built the traditional way and warn of the lack of detail in the governmen
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