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Most states have either caucuses or a primary. Why is Nevada holding both?

Most states have either caucuses or a primary. Why is Nevada holding both?

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Lee Hoffman’s job is challenging in the best of circumstances.

Analysts propose more Canadian ties to Southeast Asia amid chill with India, China

OTTAWA — Amid a chill in relations with both of Asia's heavyweights, regional experts say it's time Ottawa warms up to Southeast Asia, arguing Canada has an edge as a middle power with large institutional investors.
Nikki Haley has called out prejudice but rejected talk of systemic racism throughout her career

Nikki Haley has called out prejudice but rejected talk of systemic racism throughout her career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four years after South Carolina removed the Confederate battle flag from its Statehouse grounds, Nikki Haley offered two separate explanations of the flag's meaning in less than a week.
Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. He will talk about anything, but if the Democrat from Great Falls is able to steer the conversation, he's not likely to say much about Washington.
Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. He will talk about anything, but if the Democrat from Great Falls is able to steer the conversation, he's not likely to say much about Washington.
Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Doctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically "false" statements about transgender youth care and gender reassignment surgery, saying her plan risks harming the vulnerable group.
Quebec court upholds province's COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge

Quebec court upholds province's COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge

MONTREAL — A provincial court justice of the peace has upheld the Quebec government's imposition of curfews during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding several people guilty of breaking the health order during a protest.
Half of US adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows

Half of US adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Half of U.S.
Health officer advises B.C. to offer smokable fentanyl in report backing safer supply

Health officer advises B.C. to offer smokable fentanyl in report backing safer supply

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer says there are serious concerns among clinicians over diversion of drugs from the province's safer supply programs, but there's a lack of evidence about how pervasive the problem is. Dr.
Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony

Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors are weighing a potential perjury charge against Donald Trump’s former corporate finance chief in connection with testimony he gave in October at the ex-president’s New York civil fraud trial , two people familiar
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