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Prince Edward Island premier says 'it's time,' calls provincial election for April 3

Prince Edward Island premier says 'it's time,' calls provincial election for April 3

WINSLOE SOUTH, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island residents will go to the polls on April 3, thanks to an early election call Monday from Progressive Conservative Premier Dennis King.
B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

VICTORIA — The mother of a teenage girl who became the face of online extortion in Canada says she was emotional to hear that British Columbia is planning legal changes to protect those whose intimate photos are shared without their consent.
Minnesota House approves $1.9B public works package

Minnesota House approves $1.9B public works package

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House approved a $1.
Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will appoint a new independent watchdog with a "wide mandate" to investigate foreign interference in Canada and recommend how to better respond to the challenge.
SoFi Bank sues to block Biden's student loan payment pause

SoFi Bank sues to block Biden's student loan payment pause

WASHINGTON (AP) — A private bank is trying to force the Biden administration to end its pause on federal student loan payments , arguing the moratorium has no legal basis and has cost the bank, known for its refinancing business, millions of dollars
Myanmar army killed 17 people in 2 villages, residents say

Myanmar army killed 17 people in 2 villages, residents say

BANGKOK (AP) — Soldiers in Myanmar rampaged through several villages, raping, beheading and killing at least 17 people, residents said, in the latest of what critics of the ruling military say are a series of war crimes since the army seized power tw
Slain man's mother decries plan to expand Mississippi police

Slain man's mother decries plan to expand Mississippi police

JACKSON, Miss.

Hyundai supplier plans $67 million Georgia plant, 400 jobs

BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (AP) — The South Korean company PHA, which makes latches, hinges and other parts for vehicle doors and hoods, will become the sixth major supplier to locate near a Hyundai Motor Group plant being built in coastal Georgia.
3 GOP states pull out of effort to thwart voter fraud

3 GOP states pull out of effort to thwart voter fraud

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three Republican-led states on Monday pulled out of a bipartisan effort among states to ensure accurate voter lists, undermining a system with a demonstrated record of combating voter fraud.
Republicans issue subpoenas to former school board officials

Republicans issue subpoenas to former school board officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans issued another series of subpoenas Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into what they contend is the mistreatment of parents who protested “woke” school board policies. Rep.
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