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Teachers in Ontario's French-language public school system to hold strike vote

Teachers in Ontario's French-language public school system to hold strike vote

TORONTO — Teachers in Ontario's French-language public school system will be voting next month on whether to give their union a strike mandate after nearly a year and a half of bargaining.
Feds raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 over Ukraine suspicions, unsealed papers show

Feds raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 over Ukraine suspicions, unsealed papers show

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 because they suspected the former New York City mayor had sought the removal of the U.S.
Some state abortion bans stir confusion, and it's uncertain if lawmakers will clarify them

Some state abortion bans stir confusion, and it's uncertain if lawmakers will clarify them

Ever since the nation’s highest court ended abortion rights more than a year ago, vaguely worded bans enacted in some Republican-controlled states have caused bewilderment over how exceptions should be applied.
CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit when they were not eligible for it. That's an increase of 65 since the CRA last updated the public on its review in September.
Wildfire devastation voted Canadian Press news story of the year

Wildfire devastation voted Canadian Press news story of the year

HALIFAX — It was the year unprecedented wildfires disrupted the lives of thousands from coast to coast, shattering records for the total area burned.
Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

OTTAWA — As Liberals and New Democrats negotiate what a future national drug plan should look like, a new survey suggests pharmacare is not at the top of the priority list for most Canadians.
Canadian with parents in Gaza fears illness might kill them amid terrible conditions

Canadian with parents in Gaza fears illness might kill them amid terrible conditions

Ahmed Abudaya worries that even if near-constant airstrikes don't kill his parents, the respiratory and bacterial infections spreading rapidly among displaced civilians in Gaza just might.
What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024

What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024

Abortion is going to remain a major issue in politics, policy and the courts in the U.S. in 2024, even though most of the states that were expected to impose restrictions have already done so.
Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rally

Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rally

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his comments about migrants crossing the southern border “poisoning the blood” of America, and he reinforced the message while denying any similarities to fascist writings others
Migrant families rally for end to New York’s new 60-day limits on shelter stays

Migrant families rally for end to New York’s new 60-day limits on shelter stays

NEW YORK (AP) — Migrant families and their advocates marched outside New York City Hall on Tuesday to demand Mayor Eric Adams end his plan to limit the number of days newly arrived immigrants can remain in city-run shelters.