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Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties

Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she is cancelling a health consulting agreement involving the World Economic Forum — an agency at the centre of global domination conspiracy theories — because she won’t work with a group that talks abou
Biden's midterm 'closing argument': Look at the alternative

Biden's midterm 'closing argument': Look at the alternative

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Republicans increasingly confident about victory in this year’s midterm elections, President Joe Biden dismissed the polls in a speech at Democratic Party headquarters Monday, saying there’s still time for “one more shift” that
Mary J. Blige, Jill Biden team up for cancer prevention

Mary J. Blige, Jill Biden team up for cancer prevention

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration's initiative to spur prevention and treatment of cancer got a dose of celebrity support Monday when singer Mary J.
Alberta health-care unions say review could further destabilize system in crisis

Alberta health-care unions say review could further destabilize system in crisis

EDMONTON — Health-care unions say an overhaul of Alberta Health Services could further destabilize a system already in crisis.
Ukraine cites success in downing drones, fixes energy sites

Ukraine cites success in downing drones, fixes energy sites

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities tried to dampen public fears over Russia's use of Iranian drones by claiming increasing success Monday in shooting them down, while the Kremlin's talk of a possible “dirty bomb” attack added another worrying
Nevada elections office seeks clarity on ballot hand count

Nevada elections office seeks clarity on ballot hand count

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada county’s plan to hand-count all paper ballots for the midterm elections is coming under renewed scrutiny just days before the tally is set to begin.
Family of Quebec man killed during police call won't take part in coroner's inquest

Family of Quebec man killed during police call won't take part in coroner's inquest

MONTREAL — A coroner's inquest began Monday into the death of a man during a Montreal police intervention five years ago, but the man's parents are refusing to take part.
Early votes in Georgia, nation could signal high '22 turnout

Early votes in Georgia, nation could signal high '22 turnout

ATLANTA (AP) — Early voting is going gangbusters in Georgia in the opening days of midterm balloting , fueling a new round of partisan jousting over Republicans’ overhaul of election procedures after Democrats’ 2020 victories in the state.
Task 1 in Trump Organization trial: picking a neutral jury

Task 1 in Trump Organization trial: picking a neutral jury

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s company went on trial Monday in a criminal tax case and the first task facing the court was a big one: picking a jury of New Yorkers who didn't have a strong opinion about the former president.
Sexual assault trial continues for military officer who led COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Sexual assault trial continues for military officer who led COVID-19 vaccine campaign

GATINEAU, Que. — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's sexual assault trial is slated to continue for a fourth day after closing arguments in the case began on Monday afternoon. Prosecutor Diane Legault told a Gatineau, Que.
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