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Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center

Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday barred a major U.S. private prison operator from housing immigrants facing possible deportation in a shuttered Kansas City area detention center unless it can get a permit from frustrated city officials.
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Proposed lawsuit alleges Toronto violated refugees' rights by denying shelter beds

Proposed lawsuit alleges Toronto violated refugees' rights by denying shelter beds

TORONTO — A proposed class-action lawsuit against the City of Toronto alleges the city violated refugee claimants' Charter rights by denying them access to shelter beds for nearly a year even when beds were available, arguing the practice was "system
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Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the unsealing of several court documents in the lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, rejecting the Trump administration's arguments that it would risk national security. U.S.
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Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

TORONTO — Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association.
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Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza

Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza

OTTAWA — Ottawa issued a stronger condemnation of Israel's restrictions on food aid in Gaza this week as the country's ambassador continues to reject claims that Israel is violating humanitarian law.
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BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility has begun the process to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries.
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Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law, according to a newly released federal investigation.
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Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects.
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Pennsylvania is suing the USDA over cutting funding to a $1 billion food aid program for states

Pennsylvania is suing the USDA over cutting funding to a $1 billion food aid program for states

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania sued the U.S.
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The Latest: 10.9 million more people projected to lose insurance in 2034 from GOP tax bill cuts

The Latest: 10.9 million more people projected to lose insurance in 2034 from GOP tax bill cuts

The Congressional Budget Office estimates an increase of 10.9 million people without health insurance under President Donald Trump’s big bill, including 1.4 million who are in the country without legal status in state-funded programs.
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