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Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Education policy adviser appointed by the Biden administration quit Wednesday to protest the administration's crucial military support of Israel's war in Gaza and its handling of the conflict's repercussions at home
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Nebraska lawmakers reconvene for new session that could shape up to be as contentious as the last

Nebraska lawmakers reconvene for new session that could shape up to be as contentious as the last

LINCOLN, Neb.
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Israel's peers warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Canada

Israel's peers warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Canada

OTTAWA — Countries traditionally aligned with Israel are warning its right-wing government against contemplating a displacement of people who live in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli officials repeatedly suggest Canada could take in Palestinians.
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Republicans want to impeach the Maine official who cut Trump from the ballot. They face long odds

Republicans want to impeach the Maine official who cut Trump from the ballot. They face long odds

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republicans who want to unseat Maine's secretary of state for barring former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot will face long odds impeaching a stalwart and influential Democrat whose party holds firm control over
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With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know

With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know

OTTAWA — The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Métis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February.
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Legislators pay respects, eye gun laws as they reconvene following Maine's deadliest mass shooting

Legislators pay respects, eye gun laws as they reconvene following Maine's deadliest mass shooting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The father of one of 18 people killed in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting delivered an impassioned plea for action Wednesday as state lawmakers convened for the first time since the tragedy, taking time to read the name of each v
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B.C. school district told to pay student $5,000 for failing to address her anxiety

B.C. school district told to pay student $5,000 for failing to address her anxiety

VANCOUVER — An unnamed school district in British Columbia has been ordered by the province's human rights tribunal to pay $5,000 to a student for failing to accommodate her anxiety disorder.
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The Supreme Court is expected to determine whether Trump can keep running for president. Here's why

The Supreme Court is expected to determine whether Trump can keep running for president. Here's why

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to determine whether former President Donald Trump can keep running for the White House.
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Montreal soup kitchen to stay open after securing emergency funding from province

Montreal soup kitchen to stay open after securing emergency funding from province

MONTREAL — An Old Montreal soup kitchen operating since 1877 says it has secured funding from the Quebec government to keep offering hundreds of daily hot meals through at least March.
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PMO clarifies Trudeau and family stayed 'at no cost' during vacation in Jamaica

PMO clarifies Trudeau and family stayed 'at no cost' during vacation in Jamaica

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office is clarifying that he and his family are vacationing in Jamaica "at no cost at a location owned by family friends," after initially saying the family was paying for their stay.
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