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Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan

Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan

LANSING, Mich.
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.
Manitoba byelection could be close race in normally strong Tory constituency

Manitoba byelection could be close race in normally strong Tory constituency

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature seat occupied by former premier Heather Stefanson has only been vacant for a few days, but interest is already growing among potential replacements.
Haitian says Canada used property for helicopter airlift, but wouldn't lift sanctions

Haitian says Canada used property for helicopter airlift, but wouldn't lift sanctions

The Canadian government used a Haitian executive's property for helicopter evacuations of its citizens as violence escalated there last month, even while refusing to remove him from a sanctions list, a Federal Court application says.
The Latest | Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand on Thursday as court adjourns

The Latest | Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand on Thursday as court adjourns

NEW YORK (AP) — As the third week of witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial takes place, all eyes are on Stormy Daniels, who took the stand Tuesday morning and recounted for jurors the lead-up to meeting Trump and a 2006 sexual encounte
Alberta ombudsman says rules for developmental disabilities program unfair

Alberta ombudsman says rules for developmental disabilities program unfair

EDMONTON — An Alberta man with autism has been unfairly denied the support he needs by a government program that relies too heavily on intelligence tests, the province's ombudsman has concluded.
Weak oversight of N.S. youth homes increases risk of improper child care: auditor

Weak oversight of N.S. youth homes increases risk of improper child care: auditor

HALIFAX — Vulnerable Nova Scotia children are at risk of receiving inadequate care because of weak oversight within the province's youth home and temporary care network, says the province's auditor general.
Questions raised about plan to create Nova Scotia corps of emergency volunteers

Questions raised about plan to create Nova Scotia corps of emergency volunteers

HALIFAX — A former fire chief says he has concerns about Nova Scotia's plan to create a volunteer corps of civilians to provide help during major emergencies.
Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention

Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention

WASHINGTON (AP) — As pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on college campuses around the country, critics of President Joe Biden 's handling of the Israel-Hamas war suggest this summer's Democratic National Convention could be hit by protests and
Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

OTTAWA — Liberal ministers expressed disappointment and dismay Tuesday in response to Israel's invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip — the last refuge for displaced Palestinians in the territory.