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RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

WASHINGTON (AP) — A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress' slimmed-down, short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to
Trudeau's 'fixer' Dominic LeBlanc steps up for prime minister in time of crisis

Trudeau's 'fixer' Dominic LeBlanc steps up for prime minister in time of crisis

OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc is helping Justin Trudeau hold the house together even as a growing number of Liberals turn on the prime minister.

Portland, Oregon, swears in new government and mayor who campaigned to end homelessness

PORTLAND, Ore.
Nova Scotia against proposal to reallocate commercial elver quota

Nova Scotia against proposal to reallocate commercial elver quota

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government wants Ottawa to reconsider a proposed pilot project that would redistribute the quota for commercial licence holders in the lucrative — and sometimes violent — fishery for baby eels.
Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia’s social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.

Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia’s social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.

Health Minister Mark Holland says he's optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in Canada's health system, but says much of its promise will take time to realize.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell, former MP, appointed as Nunavut Senator

Nancy Karetak-Lindell, former MP, appointed as Nunavut Senator

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two new appointments to the Senate, including Nunavut's first ever member of Parliament.
What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown.
Cuomo moves to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment

Cuomo moves to sue a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday filed a legal notice that he intends to sue a woman who accused him of sexual harassment. The filing accuses former aide Charlotte Bennett of defaming Cuomo in a Dec.
Manitoba auditor general calls for better cybersecurity, financial reporting

Manitoba auditor general calls for better cybersecurity, financial reporting

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's auditor general is calling for better cybersecurity at the province's main health-care planning body, and better financial reporting from the provincial government.
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges.