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Trump tells NRA members 'no one will lay a finger on your firearms' if he returns to the White House

Trump tells NRA members 'no one will lay a finger on your firearms' if he returns to the White House

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Supreme Court upholds Ottawa's Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec's appeal

Supreme Court upholds Ottawa's Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec's appeal

OTTAWA — Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government's child welfare law, affirming that First Nations, Métis and Inuit have sole authority over the protection of t
White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel

White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday sought to downplay sharp criticism levied against Israel by President Joe Biden and a senior national security official over how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has conducted Israel's four-mo
Texas woman is sentenced to 3 years in prison for threatening judge overseeing Trump documents case

Texas woman is sentenced to 3 years in prison for threatening judge overseeing Trump documents case

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of threatening a Florida judge who is overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents.
Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith

Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith

ATLANTA (AP) — The Republican leading a specially-appointed Georgia state Senate committee that's supposed to investigate whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis committed misconduct proclaimed repeatedly Friday during the panel's first m
Virginia lawmakers limit public comment and tell folks taking the mic to ‘make it quick’

Virginia lawmakers limit public comment and tell folks taking the mic to ‘make it quick’

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's part-time Legislature moves at a quick clip. And its time-pressed lawmakers expect the same from members of the public who want to make their voices heard.
B.C. minister who resigned over Mideast comments received death threat, premier says

B.C. minister who resigned over Mideast comments received death threat, premier says

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The RCMP says an investigation is underway into a reported death threat against former British Columbia cabinet minister Selina Robinson.
'Depressing' to see 'W5' affected by Bell Media cuts, says former host Kevin Newman

'Depressing' to see 'W5' affected by Bell Media cuts, says former host Kevin Newman

TORONTO — Former “W5” host Kevin Newman says the demise of Canada's longstanding prime-time investigative program is “depressing” and he worries about the future of hard-hitting journalism in the country.
Poilievre proposes expanding mandatory prison terms for extortion-related crimes

Poilievre proposes expanding mandatory prison terms for extortion-related crimes

SURREY, B.C. — Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government will establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for anyone convicted of extortion.
Ontario teachers awarded additional pay to compensate for wage restraint law

Ontario teachers awarded additional pay to compensate for wage restraint law

TORONTO — Public high school teachers and elementary teachers will get additional retroactive salary increases to compensate them for constrained wages under a law known as Bill 124.