Skip to content

Politics

A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list

A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list

A nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A postdoctoral researcher.
New military vessel launched in B.C. bears illustrious naval name

New military vessel launched in B.C. bears illustrious naval name

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — A Canadian Navy vessel with the name HMCS Protecteur will again set sail, nearly a decade after the last supply ship with its respected legacy was taken out of service.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
Trump's strategy is to create economic uncertainty in other countries: Freeland

Trump's strategy is to create economic uncertainty in other countries: Freeland

OTTAWA — With Donald Trump as president, the U.S. has an open strategy of creating economic uncertainty in other countries to discourage investment "anywhere other than the United States," Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said.
Georgia Republicans recommend further law to restrict transgender women's participation in sports

Georgia Republicans recommend further law to restrict transgender women's participation in sports

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Senate Republicans recommended on Friday that the state write laws banning transgender girls and women from participating in high school and college sports, setting the stage for action in the 2025 legislative session.
National chief urges MPs to send water bill to Senate before holiday break

National chief urges MPs to send water bill to Senate before holiday break

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on all members of Parliament to send a First Nations water bill to the Senate before the holiday break, saying the water crisis demands urgent action.
B.C. NDP government, Greens forge confidence agreement with 'shared priorities'

B.C. NDP government, Greens forge confidence agreement with 'shared priorities'

VANCOUVER — A confidence agreement between British Columbia's New Democrats and the provincial Green Party stabilizes David Eby’s bare-majority government, while putting Green election promises on the legislative agenda.
Kay Patterson, who rose from janitor at segregated South Carolina capitol to state senator, dies

Kay Patterson, who rose from janitor at segregated South Carolina capitol to state senator, dies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Sen. Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at the segregated Statehouse to serving as a state legislator for over 30 years died Friday. He was 93.
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office.