The Mix

WASHINGTON — Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s publicist for over four decades and the only person in his field to be recognized with an Oscar, has died. He was 96.

CALGARY — The owner of the Keystone pipeline says a segment that ruptured in North Dakota has been isolated and the oil spill has been contained. Calgary-based South Bow Corp.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food heaved a collective sigh of dismay when President Donald Trump announced extra-high U.S.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums from Elton John , Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton" are entering America's audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of Minecraft.

The Trump administration said Wednesday it would appeal a federal court decision that ordered it to re-admit Associated Press journalists to White House events on First Amendment grounds.

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, introduced on Wednesday, is in deficit and includes money to help the economy weather the potential economic storm resulting from U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

TORONTO — Ontario is open to a compromise with the City of Toronto on plans to remove three bicycle lanes, the transportation minister's office said.

Golf is never far from Josh Muise's mind, no matter the weather in Lunenburg, N.S.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Raiden Hung can't imagine a life without gymnastics. And to be honest, he doesn't want to. There's always been something about the sport that's called to him. Something about flipping. Something about the discipline it requires.