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Canada's effort to restore military talks hinges on Taiwan policy: Chinese ambassador

Canada's effort to restore military talks hinges on Taiwan policy: Chinese ambassador

OTTAWA — China's ambassador to Canada says an effort by Ottawa to restore normal military communication will hit headwinds if the navy sends another ship to the Taiwan Strait. "We want dialogue.
Bell denied stay of CRTC decision allowing access to its fibre network

Bell denied stay of CRTC decision allowing access to its fibre network

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected BCE Inc.'s request for a stay of a regulatory decision that will allow independent companies to sell internet services to their customers through Bell's fibre network in Ontario and Quebec.
Quebec government says new powers for justices of the peace will reduce court delays

Quebec government says new powers for justices of the peace will reduce court delays

MONTREAL — Quebec's justice minister is giving more responsibility to justices of the peace to free up provincial court judges and reduce delays.
Trump appears at federal court in Florida for closed hearing in his classified documents case

Trump appears at federal court in Florida for closed hearing in his classified documents case

FORT PIERCE, Fla.
Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr. stirs Democratic and family tension over his independent White House bid

Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr. stirs Democratic and family tension over his independent White House bid

Robert Kennedy Jr.
Wisconsin Republicans eye surprise open congressional seat in strong GOP district

Wisconsin Republicans eye surprise open congressional seat in strong GOP district

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The surprise retirement of a GOP congressman in a solidly Republican Wisconsin congressional district has potential candidates weighing a run, even as a former state lawmaker quickly jumped into the race. U.S. Rep.
Indiana high court weighs Senate hopeful's challenge to limit on who can seek party nominations

Indiana high court weighs Senate hopeful's challenge to limit on who can seek party nominations

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over the state's challenge to a lower court ruling that would allow a man to run for one of the state's U.S.
Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps

Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are inching closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps that the GOP has used over the past 13 years to grow their majorities and advance their agenda.
Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs

Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with veterans, as key to expanding their slim majority in N
Will Biden and Trump face one another in presidential debates? There's no commitment yet

Will Biden and Trump face one another in presidential debates? There's no commitment yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump to debate. Trump is challenging Joe Biden to debate. And Biden is laughing Trump off, at least publicly.