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Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers vowed they were going to rein in tax breaks for businesses this year. Their efforts came to nothing. Gov.
Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks

Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks

Two Republican congressmen introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools with federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their ability to govern college sports.
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

OTTAWA — A new national dental-care plan denies independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services offered in dentists' offices — and the federal health minister said this week he isn't convinced by the rationale that led to that dispar
Former journalist Joyce Napier named Canada's ambassador to the Vatican

Former journalist Joyce Napier named Canada's ambassador to the Vatican

OTTAWA — Longtime Ottawa journalist Joyce Napier is headed to the Vatican as Canada's new ambassador.
There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

TORONTO — Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests in arguments it is making in arbitration with the Ontario Medical Association over physician compensation.
Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new opinion poll suggests nearly half of Canadians oppose the pro-Palestinian encampments that have cropped up on some university campuses.
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts

NEW YORK (AP) — As former President Donald Trump remains stuck in the courtroom listening to salacious details of an extramarital sexual encounter he denies, another spectacle is playing out in the background as his vice presidential tryouts get unde
Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case

Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

OTTAWA — The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today. That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts.
Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set

Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely. The order from U.S.
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