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Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state's high court

Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state's high court

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's highest court Tuesday upheld an election in which coastal residents voted overwhelmingly last year to block their county government from building a launchpad for blasting commercial rockets into space.
What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care

What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care

OTTAWA — Premiers got their fist look at Ottawa's offer to increase long-term health funding Tuesday at a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but the federal proposal falls short of what they were seeking.
Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues

Alberta Premier Smith meets Prime Minister Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met face to face with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday in a photo opportunity punctuated by short statements and a very awkward handshake.

US approves $10B arms sale to Poland as Ukraine war rages on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a $10 billion arms sale to NATO ally Poland as Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine rages.
Air Force leader's spouse opened fire during Andrews breach

Air Force leader's spouse opened fire during Andrews breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — The intruder who breached Joint Base Andrews , the home of Air Force One, reached the residence of one of the Air Force's top leaders before her spouse opened fire, the air base said Tuesday.
Ottawa spending $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves

Ottawa spending $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves

Ottawa is spending $2 million for an international organization to provide Indigenous communities with options for identifying possible human remains buried near former residential school sites.
UN nuclear chief underscores importance of Iran talks

UN nuclear chief underscores importance of Iran talks

LONDON (AP) — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Tuesday underscored the urgency of resuscitating diplomatic efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear program, saying the situation could quickly worsen if negotiations fail.
Conservative groups look beyond Trump for 2024 GOP nominee

Conservative groups look beyond Trump for 2024 GOP nominee

NEW YORK (AP) — Two major conservative groups have signaled they are open to supporting someone other than Donald Trump in the 2024 race for the White House, the latest sign from an increasingly vocal segment of the Republican Party that it’s time to
Coalition calls on Ottawa to invest $6B in Indigenous housing

Coalition calls on Ottawa to invest $6B in Indigenous housing

A new coalition is calling on the federal government to invest $6 billion in its upcoming budget to develop an urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing strategy.
Union files bad-faith bargaining complaint against Canada Revenue Agency

Union files bad-faith bargaining complaint against Canada Revenue Agency

OTTAWA — A union representing federal public servants has filed a bad-faith bargaining complaint against the Canada Revenue Agency.
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