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Judges overseeing Trump cases in New York and DC are latest targets as bogus 'swatting' calls surge

Judges overseeing Trump cases in New York and DC are latest targets as bogus 'swatting' calls surge

ATLANTA (AP) — Bomb threats and false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials, state capitols and courthouses have surged in recent weeks, including some connected to court cases against former President Donald Trump.
Five more Indigenous justice centres expand culturally safe support in B.C.: Eby

Five more Indigenous justice centres expand culturally safe support in B.C.: Eby

VANCOUVER — British Columbia must do things differently to break the cycle where Indigenous people comprise five per cent of the population but about 30 per cent of those incarcerated, Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders said Thursday.

Democrat announces long-shot campaign for North Dakota's only US House seat

A Democratic military veteran is seeking North Dakota's sole U.S. House seat, aiming for an upset in a state where Republicans hold every statewide and congressional office and Democrats haven't won a statewide election since Heidi Heitkamp’s U.S.
Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP leader Broadbent

Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP leader Broadbent

OTTAWA — Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87.
Haley’s frequent reference to new anti-DeSantis website falls flat with some supporters in Iowa

Haley’s frequent reference to new anti-DeSantis website falls flat with some supporters in Iowa

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley revived some of the debate-stage critiques she leveled against Florida Gov.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden's son pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal tax charges filed after the collapse of a plea deal that could have spared him the spectacle of a criminal trial during the 2024 campaign.
New York City built a migrant tent camp on a remote former airfield. Then winter arrived

New York City built a migrant tent camp on a remote former airfield. Then winter arrived

NEW YORK (AP) — When New York City officials erected a sprawling tent complex on a remote former airport in Brooklyn to house asylum-seeking migrants this fall, many of the recent arrivals and their advocates questioned the wisdom of placing thousand
Alberta emergency doctors sometimes work for free, medical association says

Alberta emergency doctors sometimes work for free, medical association says

EDMONTON — The new president of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association says ER physicians already coping with long hours, staff shortages and jammed waiting rooms are also being obligated, in some cases, to work for free. Dr.

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to reconsider ruling ordering new legislative maps

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to reconsider its ruling ordering the drawing of new legislative maps, rejecting a request from Republican lawmakers to put its December order on hold.
MPs debate studying cellphone plan hikes as some companies raising prices

MPs debate studying cellphone plan hikes as some companies raising prices

MPs gathered Thursday to mull a request for a study on cellphone package price increases as telecom industry watchers say it's clear costs are too high despite indications that prices have come down in recent years.