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Special counsel alleged Biden couldn't recall personal milestones. His response: 'My memory is fine'

Special counsel alleged Biden couldn't recall personal milestones. His response: 'My memory is fine'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden's age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special counsel's report investigating his possession of classified documents .
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Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa's response

Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa's response

OTTAWA — The family of three Canadian men says they were taken from their home in the Gaza Strip during an overnight raid by Israeli forces, as Ottawa confirms it is aware of reports that citizens have gone missing.
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Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents

Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday released his long-awaited report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents , and it’s not great news for the president on multiple fronts.
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How the ghostwriter of Biden's memoirs ended up in the center of a classified documents probe

How the ghostwriter of Biden's memoirs ended up in the center of a classified documents probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked so closely with the ghostwriter with whom he is accused of sharing classified secrets that he once declared that he'd trust the author with his life.
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Tobacco firm 'disappointed' in B.C. restriction on flavoured nicotine pouch sales

Tobacco firm 'disappointed' in B.C. restriction on flavoured nicotine pouch sales

MONTREAL — A major Canadian tobacco company says it is "extremely disappointed" by British Columbia's decision to move the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters.
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Northern Ontario First Nations declare state of emergency over winter roads

Northern Ontario First Nations declare state of emergency over winter roads

An organization representing First Nations across northern Ontario says it is declaring a state of emergency because warmer weather has left some winter roads that its communities rely on for essential goods unpassable.
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Lawmaker looks to make Nebraska the latest state to enact controversial 'stand your ground' law

Lawmaker looks to make Nebraska the latest state to enact controversial 'stand your ground' law

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska would become one of the last Republican-led states to enact a so-called “stand your ground” law under a bill presented to a legislative committee on Thursday. State Sen.
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Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules

Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Donald Trump amassed another win at a Republican caucus held Thursday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where officials flouted several GOP party rules, including holding the contest earlier than allowed.
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Ottawa to explore tougher auto-theft penalties, curb access to tools used by bandits

Ottawa to explore tougher auto-theft penalties, curb access to tools used by bandits

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is looking to put a dent in automobile theft by finding ways to ban devices commonly used to steal vehicles and eyeing tougher criminal penalties for perpetrators.
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Poilievre proposes plan for First Nations to collect taxes from industry

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a new plan Thursday for First Nations to collect taxes from industry that he says would speed up negotiations and project approvals.
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