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Meet Dale Haney, the White House groundskeeper for 50 years

Meet Dale Haney, the White House groundskeeper for 50 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents come and go, but one constant through 10 presidencies has been Dale Haney, the chief White House groundskeeper, who as of this month has spent 50 years serving the families — and many of their pets — who have called the m
What's a market study, and why is the Competition Bureau doing one on grocers?

What's a market study, and why is the Competition Bureau doing one on grocers?

OTTAWA — With food inflation running hot and grocery store profits reaching record highs, the Competition Bureau is looking into whether the sector is contributing to the rising cost of groceries.
Judge tosses suit claiming illegal acts by Indiana treasurer

Judge tosses suit claiming illegal acts by Indiana treasurer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has thrown out a lawsuit claiming that Indiana’s state treasurer violated state law in awarding contracts worth more than $6 million to firms linked to her political supporters.
3 climate hecklers ejected for disrupting Cruz on 'The View'

3 climate hecklers ejected for disrupting Cruz on 'The View'

NEW YORK (AP) — Three hecklers were hustled off “The View” set on Monday after disrupting a live television interview of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz with what appeared to be a climate change protest.
EXPLAINER: Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?

EXPLAINER: Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?

Recreational marijuana could be legal in half the country if the handful of states with cannabis measures on ballots this November pass them.
One hug and one selfie at a time, Biden's mission to connect

One hug and one selfie at a time, Biden's mission to connect

WASHINGTON (AP) — One handshake, one hug and one selfie at a time. If President Joe Biden could greet every American this way, longtime allies say, his approval ratings would soar.
Appeals court OKs Jan. 6 panel subpoena to Arizona GOP chair

Appeals court OKs Jan. 6 panel subpoena to Arizona GOP chair

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court panel has upheld a ruling requiring phone records of the Arizona Republican Party's leader to be turned over to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

LONDON (AP) — Observers of British politics can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through prime ministers without holding an election.
Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes

Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes

TORONTO — Multiple crises have enveloped Ontario as the legislature is set to resume Tuesday after a six-week hiatus.
Macron's centrist French govt survives no-confidence votes

Macron's centrist French govt survives no-confidence votes

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist government survived two no-confidence votes Monday prompted by opposition lawmakers to protest the use of a special constitutional power to force the budget bill through the National Assembly w
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