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Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal

Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal

EDMONTON — An Alberta government document suggests the province has made little progress in protecting its 15 threatened caribou herds, despite having signed an agreement with Ottawa that promised it would.
Nova Scotia hiring more examiners in push to cut wait times for driving tests

Nova Scotia hiring more examiners in push to cut wait times for driving tests

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is aiming to cut wait times for driving tests by spending $2.3 million to hire more examiners.
Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey

Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A former TV news reporter known for his aggressive on-camera demeanor is getting into New Jersey's U.S. Senate race as a Republican candidate for the seat currently held by Democratic Sen.
They opened a Haitian food truck. Then they were told, 'Go back to your own country,' lawsuit says

They opened a Haitian food truck. Then they were told, 'Go back to your own country,' lawsuit says

PARKSLEY, Va. (AP) — A married couple who fled Haiti for Virginia achieved their American dream when they opened a variety market on the Eastern Shore, selling hard-to-find spices, sodas and rice to the region's growing Haitian community.
Faced with wave of hostile bills, transgender rights leaders are playing "a defense game"

Faced with wave of hostile bills, transgender rights leaders are playing "a defense game"

For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances — often slow-paced and hard-fought but inexorably moving forward.
Donald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses after being the only major candidate to participate

Donald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses after being the only major candidate to participate

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party's nomination. Former U.N.
The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year

The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year

A special election in the suburbs of New York to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos could offer clues about the mindset of suburban voters everywhere as 2024 election contests ramp up across the country.
As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'

As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: 'They've had their shot'

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of negotiations and delays, the Senate on Thursday voted to move forward on legislation that would provide wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?

NEW YORK (AP) — As host of “The Daily Show” from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart changed comedy — and arguably journalism, too — with sharp, satirical takes on politics and current events. He became an essential part of the nation's conversation.
Why AP called the Nevada GOP caucuses for Trump: Race call explained

Why AP called the Nevada GOP caucuses for Trump: Race call explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has easily won Thursday’s Nevada caucuses , the second Republican presidential contest held in the state in just three days, but the only one that will have an official impact on the race for the GOP no
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