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Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app. The $1.
Canada, China set aside differences to help COP15 nature talks succeed: Guilbeault

Canada, China set aside differences to help COP15 nature talks succeed: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — The international biodiversity framework reached Monday in Montreal was possible because Canada and China were able to set aside their diplomatic differences to co-lead the negotiations, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said as the sum
Analysis: Musk and Trump, 2 disrupters face reckoning

Analysis: Musk and Trump, 2 disrupters face reckoning

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk and Donald Trump share bestride-the-colossus egos, an incessant desire to be the center of attention and a platform to showcase their eccentricities and erraticism.
Quebec premier 'more optimistic' on health-funding deal after meeting with Trudeau

Quebec premier 'more optimistic' on health-funding deal after meeting with Trudeau

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says he is "more optimistic" about reaching a health-care funding deal with Ottawa after his meeting Tuesday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Manitoba Labour Board rejects complaints against unions on COVID rules

Manitoba Labour Board rejects complaints against unions on COVID rules

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Labour Board has dismissed several complaints in recent months from workers who wanted their unions to fight COVID-19 requirements.
Italy: Parliamentary inquest eyed for missing 'Vatican Girl'

Italy: Parliamentary inquest eyed for missing 'Vatican Girl'

ROME (AP) — Opposition lawmakers in Italy are seeking a parliamentary commission of inquiry into three cold cases that have consumed the Italian public's imagination for decades, including the 1983 disappearance of a 15-year-old that was highlighted
US starts grappling with 'travesty' of untreated hepatitis C

US starts grappling with 'travesty' of untreated hepatitis C

WASHINGTON (AP) — Too many Americans are missing out on a cure for hepatitis C, and a study underway in a hard-hit corner of Kentucky is exploring a simple way to start changing that.
How Congress is changing electoral law in response to Jan. 6

How Congress is changing electoral law in response to Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of the last acts of the Democratic-led Congress, the House and the Senate are set to pass an overhaul of the Electoral Count Act, the arcane election law that then-President Donald Trump tried to subvert after his 2020 electi
Gambling interests gave GOP group behind pro-DeWine PACs $1M

Gambling interests gave GOP group behind pro-DeWine PACs $1M

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gambling interests positioning for lucrative business as Ohio remakes its betting landscape donated nearly $1 million to a nonprofit group that helped successfully reelect Republican Ohio Gov.
Biden heads to Mexico next month for leaders summit

Biden heads to Mexico next month for leaders summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Mexico next month for North American leaders summit, White House officials said Tuesday.