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Another union rejects deal with nation's freight railroads

Another union rejects deal with nation's freight railroads

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A third railroad union has rejected its agreement with the nation's freight railroads, increasing the chances that Congress may be called upon to settle the dispute and block a strike.
High court rules against Arizona GOP leader in records fight

High court rules against Arizona GOP leader in records fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol to get phone records belonging to the leader of the Arizona Republican Party.
Ontario projects improving deficits, but cautions economic uncertainty

Ontario projects improving deficits, but cautions economic uncertainty

TORONTO — Ontario is projecting improving deficits over the next couple of years despite an expected economic slowdown, but opposition critics say Monday's fall economic statement fails to "meet the moment" as it lacks new injections of health spendi
EU warns Serbia, Kosovo against returning to the past

EU warns Serbia, Kosovo against returning to the past

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned Serbia and Kosovo on Monday that they are on the edge of a precipice and must resolve their dispute over vehicle license plates before next week or face the prospect of a return to their violent past.
EXPLAINER: Where does student loan forgiveness stand?

EXPLAINER: Where does student loan forgiveness stand?

A federal appeals court in St. Louis has created another roadblock for President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness .
Nova Scotia has example in Annapolis Valley of working vulnerable persons registry

Nova Scotia has example in Annapolis Valley of working vulnerable persons registry

HALIFAX — After post-tropical storm Fiona exposed a blind spot in Nova Scotia's emergency response system, advocates who started pushing for a provincewide registry of vulnerable persons can point to a program in the Annapolis Valley as a model.
Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson 'beginning of the end'

Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson 'beginning of the end'

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy triumphantly walked the streets of the newly liberated city of Kherson on Monday, hailing Russia's withdrawal as the “beginning of the end of the war,” but also acknowledging the heavy price Ukrai
Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

Environment minister says emissions cap on oil and gas expected by end of 2023

OTTAWA — A cap on greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas sector will be ready by the end of next year, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday.
DEA's most corrupt agent: Parties, sex amid 'unwinnable war'

DEA's most corrupt agent: Parties, sex amid 'unwinnable war'

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — José Irizarry accepts that he’s known as the most corrupt agent in U.S.
MPs to review Canada's extradition system in coming justice committee hearings

MPs to review Canada's extradition system in coming justice committee hearings

OTTAWA — The House of Commons justice committee is getting set to review Canada's extradition system — a move welcomed by critics who have long called for reforms to the process for sending people to face incarceration and prosecution abroad.