Politics

Why Sen. Feinstein's absence is a big problem for Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s monthslong absence from the Senate to recover in California from shingles has become a vexing problem for Democrats who want to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees to the federal courts .

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B.C. seasonal forecast suggests long cool spring, flood risk in high snowpack regions

VICTORIA — A long, cool and wet spring is in the forecast for British Columbia, but temperatures are expected to start rising next month, increasing the risk of flooding in creeks, streams and rivers. B.C.

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Suspect in leak probe talked about God, guns and war secrets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The suspect was relatively easy to find.

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Trudeau Foundation donor heads group under Chinese Communist Party 'total leadership'

A businessman whose reported donations to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation led to the resignation of its CEO is the president of a Chinese cultural organization that says it operates under the authority of the communist government.

Apr 13, 2023 5:39 PM Read more >

Manitoba cabinet minister accuses Opposition NDP leader of swearing and shoving

WINNIPEG — Manitoba cabinet minister Obby Khan accused Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew of swearing at him and shoving him at a public event inside the legislature Thursday, saying it left him shaken.

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Health minister says stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients

RICHMOND, B.C.

Apr 13, 2023 5:32 PM Read more >

Violence on transit has increased post-pandemic, police and union officials say

Violence on public transit and in city spaces across Canada has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld said in relation to a spate of assaults in his city as well as Edmonton, Metro Vancouver and Toronto.

Apr 13, 2023 5:25 PM Read more >

Florida man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to eight months in federal prison for his role in the insurrection and storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 .

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NDP challenges Alberta Premier Smith to explain whether she shares 'extremist views'

EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says Premier Danielle Smith must explain whether she shares the "extremist views" of Calgary street preacher Artur Pawlowski and those of "her key support group" Take Back Alberta.

Apr 13, 2023 5:13 PM Read more >

Nebraska trans care ban for minors advances -- with a twist

LINCOLN, Neb.

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