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US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border

US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (AP) — U.S.
Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year's legislative session late Friday.
Biden, Trudeau say 'inseparable' nations won't fail Ukraine

Biden, Trudeau say 'inseparable' nations won't fail Ukraine

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (AP) — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday celebrated the close, “inseparable” U.S.
The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa

The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa

OTTAWA — The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa with first lady Jill Biden on Friday. All times eastern. 7:40 p.m. U.S. President Joe Biden speaks next.
Biden and Trudeau focus meetings on continental security, climate change

Biden and Trudeau focus meetings on continental security, climate change

OTTAWA — President Joe Biden evoked memories of John F. Kennedy and the final frontier in an address to Parliament on Friday that promised Canada and the U.S.
Ice cream and chocolate: U.S. President Joe Biden's food adventure in Ottawa

Ice cream and chocolate: U.S. President Joe Biden's food adventure in Ottawa

OTTAWA — When former president Barack Obama first visited Ottawa in 2009 he went home with souvenir cookies for his daughters bought during his unannounced visit to the famed ByWard Market, which local residents have been talking about ever since.
California eases water restrictions, but drought isn't over

California eases water restrictions, but drought isn't over

DUNNIGAN, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

WASHINGTON (AP) — When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria. But its lethality was rare.
Verbatim: U.S. President Joe Biden's address to Canada's Parliament

Verbatim: U.S. President Joe Biden's address to Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Friday, during his first visit to Ottawa since taking office in 2021. Here are some excerpts from his speech.
Yukon residential school site to be searched with ground-penetrating radar in summer

Yukon residential school site to be searched with ground-penetrating radar in summer

WHITEHORSE — The chair of a working group probing the dark history of Yukon residential schools says she was shocked to learn of her own brother's death at one of the territory's institutions.