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Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

TORONTO — The leader of Ontario's new democrats says she's removed long-time party member Michael Mantha from caucus amid an independent investigation into alleged workplace misconduct.
Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake

Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake

MADISON, Wis.
'War of the states': EV, chip makers lavished with subsidies

'War of the states': EV, chip makers lavished with subsidies

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

OTTAWA — This year's budget reveals the federal Liberals envision Canada relying more on its allies for trade in the future, economists and geopolitical experts say — even if that could result in higher prices or missed opportunities.
As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.
Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.
Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on life

Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on life

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has denounced the point-blank firing of a tear gas canister at local journalists during his latest anti-government protest as a “primitive act of intolerance,” and he vows to go to court ove
Charles wins hearts in Germany as soft power pays off

Charles wins hearts in Germany as soft power pays off

BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany , his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, last year.
Credit Suisse takeover hits heart of Swiss banking, identity

Credit Suisse takeover hits heart of Swiss banking, identity

GENEVA (AP) — The UBS takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse has shaken Switzerland’s self-image and dented its reputation as a global financial center, analysts say, warning that the country’s prosperity could grow too dependent on a single banki
Russia-Ukraine war: Will there be a spring counteroffensive?

Russia-Ukraine war: Will there be a spring counteroffensive?

Europe’s biggest armed conflict since World War II is poised to enter a new phase in the coming weeks.
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