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Trudeau says Chinese protesters deserve free speech, a 'mistake' to bar cameras

Trudeau says Chinese protesters deserve free speech, a 'mistake' to bar cameras

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says everyone in China should be allowed to express themselves amid Beijing's crackdown on COVID-19. He also says an Ottawa university should not have barred reporters from filming China's ambassador this week.
A look at some of the species at risk in Canada

A look at some of the species at risk in Canada

OTTAWA — The Wild Species 2020 report released Tuesday identifies more than 5,000 species that are extinct or at risk of going extinct in Canada. That included 18 species whose ranking is considered genuinely more at risk in 2020 than in 2015.
Trump's dinner disaster sparks new rules for his campaign

Trump's dinner disaster sparks new rules for his campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is betting he can win his way back to the White House by reviving the outsider appeal that fueled his success in 2016.
Thousands of plants, animals at risk of extinction in Canada: wild species report

Thousands of plants, animals at risk of extinction in Canada: wild species report

OTTAWA — The latest report assessing the status of wildlife across Canada paints a picture of nature in crisis, biodiversity experts said Tuesday.
NAACP: 'Scant' info in records about election integrity unit

NAACP: 'Scant' info in records about election integrity unit

RICHMOND, Va.
US lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

US lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

U.S. senators from both parties expressed skepticism Tuesday that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons would result in lower prices for consumers. “Fewer local options mean less competition to keep prices low,” said Sen.
EXPLAINER: What to know on Congress' bid to bar rail strike

EXPLAINER: What to know on Congress' bid to bar rail strike

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling a vote this week to do so, even if it means handing a defeat to Demo
Proposed language law changes pose more 'barriers' for Indigenous people, AFN says

Proposed language law changes pose more 'barriers' for Indigenous people, AFN says

OTTAWA — Proposed changes to the Official Languages Act are likely to create more "arbitrary barriers" for Indigenous people hoping to work in federal institutions and advance to higher levels, says the Assembly of First Nations.
US dismisses Chinese objections to South China Sea mission

US dismisses Chinese objections to South China Sea mission

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S.
Railroad unions decry Biden's plan to block possible strike

Railroad unions decry Biden's plan to block possible strike

OMAHA, Neb.
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