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First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial, with 11 more still needed

First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial, with 11 more still needed

NEW YORK (AP) — The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated Tuesday after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former
Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.
Figures and Dobson win nominations for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

Figures and Dobson win nominations for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voters decided primary runoffs on Tuesday for the state's newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District, setting up a potentially historic November race that could play a part in the battle for control of the U.S.
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims

Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election settled a defamation lawsuit Tuesday against a conservative news outlet.
Arkansas lawmakers question governor's staff about purchase of $19,000 lectern cited by audit

Arkansas lawmakers question governor's staff about purchase of $19,000 lectern cited by audit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday pointedly questioned Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' staff about the $19,000 purchase of a lectern that an audit says potentially violated laws on purchasing, property and government records.
Moe cautions Saskatchewan Party members over texts to legislature Speaker

Moe cautions Saskatchewan Party members over texts to legislature Speaker

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he has cautioned his caucus about texting the Speaker after his finance minister landed in hot water for doing so.
Government boosts money for athletes ahead of Paris Olympics, COC says more is needed

Government boosts money for athletes ahead of Paris Olympics, COC says more is needed

OTTAWA — The federal government announced in Tuesday's budget that it will increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program, but the Canadian Olympic Committee says more is still needed.
Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown

Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh from a Manhattan courtroom, Donald Trump visited a New York bodega where a man was stabbed to death, a stark pivot for the former president as he juggles being a criminal defendant and the Republican challenger intent on blaming
Biden visits his Pennsylvania hometown to call for more taxes on the rich and cast Trump as elitist

Biden visits his Pennsylvania hometown to call for more taxes on the rich and cast Trump as elitist

SCRANTON, Pa.
Connecticut's top public defender denies misconduct claims as commission debates firing her

Connecticut's top public defender denies misconduct claims as commission debates firing her

HARTFORD, Conn.
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