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Man who injured police officer during Capitol riot is sentenced to 5 years in prison

Man who injured police officer during Capitol riot is sentenced to 5 years in prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A military veteran who was convicted of injuring a police officer's hand during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison. John George Todd III declined to address the court before U.
Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government is tripling a program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes as forecasters say the province should prepare for hotter-than-normal temperatures in June.

Nashville to launch investigation into complaint alleging police lobbied to gut oversight panel

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
'Unprecedented': Human smuggling from B.C. to U.S. soars, using train, Uber and foot

'Unprecedented': Human smuggling from B.C. to U.S. soars, using train, Uber and foot

VANCOUVER — In November last year, American border agents ordered that a freight train crossing into the U.S. be halted.
Fisheries Department issues warnings about lobster trap tampering in Nova Scotia

Fisheries Department issues warnings about lobster trap tampering in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department is investigating reports of gear tampering in lobster fishing areas in eastern Nova Scotia.
Major sporting events a prime target for cybercriminals, federal centre warns

Major sporting events a prime target for cybercriminals, federal centre warns

OTTAWA — The coming Paris Olympics and other major sporting events are tempting targets for cybercriminals and hacktivists looking to fatten their wallets, promote causes or pilfer secrets, federal security officials warn.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The general election for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in Tuesday’s primaries. The center of the political storm in Montana is the U.S.
Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history's sweep - and the polarizing figure behind it

Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history's sweep - and the polarizing figure behind it

NEW YORK (AP) — A sudden, decisive verdict in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial on Thursday led the media to simultaneously reflect on both the sweep of history and the most polarizing figure in modern American politics.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Dakota presidential and state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Dakota presidential and state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Republicans’ tug-of-war over their party identity continues in Tuesday’s election, with district-level primaries the main event. South Dakota may be best known for Republican Gov.
Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

NEW YORK (AP) — As high-stakes elections approach in the U.S.
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