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Sharp drop in illegal border crossings continues in February

Sharp drop in illegal border crossings continues in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp drop in illegal border crossings along the Southwest border that started in January after the Biden administration announced stricter immigration measures continued into February, the administration announced Wednesday.
André Boisclair, former Parti Québécois leader and sex offender, granted parole

André Boisclair, former Parti Québécois leader and sex offender, granted parole

MONTREAL — Former Parti Québécois leader André Boisclair, who pleaded guilty in June to sexually assaulting two young men, has been granted parole.
Alberta's plan to mandate police body cameras could be expensive: criminologist

Alberta's plan to mandate police body cameras could be expensive: criminologist

CALGARY — A criminologist says Alberta's plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place.
New populist BBB wins Dutch vote; Rutte coalition down

New populist BBB wins Dutch vote; Rutte coalition down

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A new populist party riding anger among Dutch farmers and rural communities at government policies to rein in agricultural pollution emerged as the big winner in provincial elections Wednesday, according to early exit po
Texas judge in abortion pill case is a conservative favorite

Texas judge in abortion pill case is a conservative favorite

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas judge hearing a case that could throw into jeopardy access to the nation's most common method of abortion is a former attorney for a Christian legal group who critics say is being sought out by conservative litigants because
Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Trump

Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Porn actor Stormy Daniels met Wednesday with prosecutors who are investigating hush money paid to her on former President Donald Trump's behalf, her lawyer said Wednesday.
Alberta to provide $30 million for upgrades at Red Deer Regional Airport

Alberta to provide $30 million for upgrades at Red Deer Regional Airport

RED DEER, Alta. — The Alberta government says it is spending $30 million to expand the Red Deer Regional Airport as part of this year's budget.
Watchdog pledges 'demanding' oversight of nuclear sub deal

Watchdog pledges 'demanding' oversight of nuclear sub deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the global nuclear regulatory agency pledged Wednesday to be “very demanding” in overseeing the United States' planned transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia , amid complaints that the U.S.
Trump allies file ethics complaint against Gov. DeSantis

Trump allies file ethics complaint against Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Gov.
Putin, Assad discuss rebuilding Syria, regional issues

Putin, Assad discuss rebuilding Syria, regional issues

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian leader Bashar Assad in the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks that focused on rebuilding Syria after a devastating civil war and efforts to stabilize the region.
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