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Alberta premier backs off on promise to seek pardons for COVID-19 health violators

Alberta premier backs off on promise to seek pardons for COVID-19 health violators

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, less than three months after promising to seek pardons for COVID-19 health violators, says she will now let justice take its course while also announcing she is regularly contacting Crown prosecutors about t
EXPLAINER: What are special counsels and what do they do?

EXPLAINER: What are special counsels and what do they do?

The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department probes into the discovery of classified documents at the home and former office of President Joe Biden has focused renewed attention on the role such prosecutors have played in mo
Japanese PM Kishida visits Ottawa, asks for Canada's help on clean energy transition

Japanese PM Kishida visits Ottawa, asks for Canada's help on clean energy transition

OTTAWA — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Canada to form closer ties during a visit to Ottawa that experts say comes at a time when the two countries have significant geopolitical alignment.
Prosecutor: Proud Boys attacked 'heart' of democracy on 1/6

Prosecutor: Proud Boys attacked 'heart' of democracy on 1/6

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants led a coordinated attack on “the heart of our democracy” in a desperate attempt to keep Donald Trump in the White House, a federal prosecutor said Thursday at the start of
ND House passes legislation to legalize sports betting

ND House passes legislation to legalize sports betting

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House on Thursday approved legislation that would legalize sports betting in the state, sending the proposal to the state Senate.
Fight over Kansas budget surplus: How much gets socked away?

Fight over Kansas budget surplus: How much gets socked away?

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates

US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. agency in charge of jumpstarting the production of key components for the nation’s nuclear arsenal is falling short when it comes to having a comprehensive schedule for the multibillion-dollar project.
Who is Robert Hur, special counsel in Biden documents case?

Who is Robert Hur, special counsel in Biden documents case?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Hur, a former U.S.
'Not hiding': Transport minister says Ottawa will be accountable on travel mess

'Not hiding': Transport minister says Ottawa will be accountable on travel mess

OTTAWA — Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Thursday the Liberal government is "not hiding" from the travel debacle that unfolded over the holidays, while airline executives largely blamed the chaos on Mother Nature.
Winnipeg police charge second man with attempting to intimidate justice official

Winnipeg police charge second man with attempting to intimidate justice official

WINNIPEG — A second lawyer has been charged in the surveillance of a Manitoba judge who was hearing a case involving COVID-19 public health orders.