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New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution

New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution

NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor testified Wednesday at Sen.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith taking over fight of energy 'war room'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith taking over fight of energy 'war room'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's bringing the province's energy "war room" under the purview of her office because she needs to take on the fight with Ottawa on behalf of the energy industry.
Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race

Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Kari Lake has lost an Arizona appeals court challenge arguing that thousands of Phoenix-area mail ballot signatures were not properly verified when she lost the 2022 governor election to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Farnworth 'glad' Surrey joins completion of transition from RCMP to municipal force

Farnworth 'glad' Surrey joins completion of transition from RCMP to municipal force

VICTORIA — British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says he wants to speed up a police service transition in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey following a lengthy jurisdictional battle between his government and the local mayor.
Joly crafting 'Arctic foreign policy' amid regional tensions, not a full strategy

Joly crafting 'Arctic foreign policy' amid regional tensions, not a full strategy

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is readying an "Arctic foreign policy" aimed at preparing for a more tense time in international relations.
Manitoba school board under review, province appoints oversight panel

Manitoba school board under review, province appoints oversight panel

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has appointed a panel to oversee a school board that has been shaken by controversy and seen board trustees quit.
LeBlanc stops short of directing commission of inquiry to name meddling MPs

LeBlanc stops short of directing commission of inquiry to name meddling MPs

OTTAWA — Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc affirmed a plan Wednesday to have an ongoing commission of inquiry delve into allegations about MPs colluding with foreign meddlers.
Calgary mayor worried water use 'creeping up,' restrictions to last another week

Calgary mayor worried water use 'creeping up,' restrictions to last another week

CALGARY — Calgary's water use is creeping back up, despite conservation pleas from city officials as crews scramble to fix a massive water main break. "We — you and I — need to keep reducing our water usage," Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Wednesday.

Florida's DeSantis cuts $1B to bring state budget to $116.5B, slightly less than the current plan

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spent more than an hour talking about what is in the $116.
Republicans stick to attacking criminal justice system, echoing Trump, after Hunter Biden conviction

Republicans stick to attacking criminal justice system, echoing Trump, after Hunter Biden conviction

PHOENIX (AP) — Republicans are responding to Hunter Biden's conviction on federal gun charges with some version of, “That’s it?” Loyal to Donald Trump, they largely echoed the former president's claim that the Justice Department has treated President
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