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Verdict against a pardoned Capitol rioter is only a partial victory for a police officer's widow

Verdict against a pardoned Capitol rioter is only a partial victory for a police officer's widow

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coming to court this week, a police officer's widow wanted to prove that a man assaulted her husband during a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol and ultimately was responsible for the officer's suicide nine days later.
Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

OTTAWA — Music streamer Spotify says Canada’s federal broadcast regulator shouldn’t impose rules meant for radio on streaming services.
Family of ex-FBI agent presumed dead in Iran hopes talks with US can lead to return of his remains

Family of ex-FBI agent presumed dead in Iran hopes talks with US can lead to return of his remains

WASHINGTON (AP) — The family of a retired FBI agent presumed dead after vanishing in Iran 18 years ago is calling for any deal between the United States and Iran to include the return of his remains.
CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year

CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year

OTTAWA — Canada's spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded the allegations were founded in 33 of the cases.
Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels

Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels

WASHINGTON (AP) — A close ally of fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as “El Mencho” for years orchestrated a prolific drug trafficking operation, using a semi-submersible and other methods to avoid detection, and provided weapons to one of Me
WestJet cyberattack remains unresolved one week in, but operations unaffected

WestJet cyberattack remains unresolved one week in, but operations unaffected

A cyberattack against WestJet that began last week remains unresolved, as questions linger about the nature and fallout of the breach.
Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels

Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels

OTTAWA — A security and defence partnership pact Prime Minister Mark Carney will sign with European leaders in Brussels on Monday will be among the most wide-ranging agreements with a third country Europe has ever reached, a senior EU official said o
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds

North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds

RALEIGH, N.C.
Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate

Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio man was arrested Thursday on allegations that he threatened and spewed antisemitic epithets at Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller while the two were traveling on an interstate highway near Cleveland.
Man with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say

Man with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn.