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Arizona GOP leader wins temporary halt to record turnover

Arizona GOP leader wins temporary halt to record turnover

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is temporarily blocking the turnover of phone records belonging to the leader of the Arizona Republican Party to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S.
Tuberville: US has too many 'takers' who don't want to work

Tuberville: US has too many 'takers' who don't want to work

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said this week that the country has too many “takers” instead of workers and suggested that many in younger generations — including people in their 40s — don't understand they need to work.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs elects first female leader, Cathy Merrick

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs elects first female leader, Cathy Merrick

WINNIPEG — A woman will lead the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for the first time in its nearly 35-year history. Chiefs in the province chose Cathy Merrick on Wednesday as the advocacy group's next grand chief.
Arizona's Kelly hits California on Colorado River use

Arizona's Kelly hits California on Colorado River use

PHOENIX (AP) — California communities exposed to hazardous dust by a drying lake bed have found themselves at the center of tensions between Arizona and California over how to conserve water along the overtaxed Colorado River. U.S. Sen.
Overhaul transparency law by adopting long-standing calls for change, group tells MPs

Overhaul transparency law by adopting long-standing calls for change, group tells MPs

OTTAWA — A pro-transparency group is telling MPs to retool the Access to Information Act by dropping the application fee, imposing tighter timelines to respond to requests for files and narrowing exceptions to the law.
Israel's Herzog warns Biden of mounting Iran 'challenge'

Israel's Herzog warns Biden of mounting Iran 'challenge'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned President Joe Biden on Wednesday of a mounting Iranian “challenge” as Tehran continues its brutal crackdown over widespread protests led by young Iranians and U.S.
Second railroad union rejects deal, adding to strike worries

Second railroad union rejects deal, adding to strike worries

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A second railroad union rejected its deal with the major U.S.

Man accused of being Russian spy in Norway attended universities in Ottawa, Calgary

A man arrested in Norway who is suspected of being a Russian spy has ties to Canada.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact

TORONTO — Ontario municipalities are concerned that parts of the province's new housing legislation may actually hamper growth and download excessive burdens to them and their taxpayers.
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Three men accused of supporting terrorism in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday in a trial that focused on paramilitary drills and fierce contempt for government ahead of the 2020 election.
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