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Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve

Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve

The man who bludgeoned former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer last year consumed a steady diet of right-wing conspiracy theories before an attack that took place with the midterm elections less than two weeks away.
Scientific report urges debate on genetic modification to control insect pests

Scientific report urges debate on genetic modification to control insect pests

Scientists are learning to turn the genetics of insect pests against themselves, altering the genome of familiar foes in ways that give farmers and doctors new ways to fight them.
'Forge a new relationship': Indigenous leaders hopeful of new provincial government

'Forge a new relationship': Indigenous leaders hopeful of new provincial government

WINNIPEG — When Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took the unconventional move of appointing himself the minister responsible for Indigenous reconciliation, he did so with the intent of strengthening the relationship between the province and Indigenous comm
Ukrainians fleeing war say there are barriers to starting new life in Canada

Ukrainians fleeing war say there are barriers to starting new life in Canada

OTTAWA — The lunchtime chatter among a small group of employees in the crowded breakroom of a large corporate office in Markham, Ont., is increasingly edged with anxiety.
Unclear when Canadians still in Gaza Strip can cross into Egypt

Unclear when Canadians still in Gaza Strip can cross into Egypt

Canadians still stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip continue to wait their chance to cross into Egypt.
Moms for Liberty reports over $2 million in revenue, with bulk of contributions from two donors

Moms for Liberty reports over $2 million in revenue, with bulk of contributions from two donors

The Moms for Liberty “parental rights” nonprofit reported $2.
Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects constitutional ballot challenge

Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects constitutional ballot challenge

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge on Friday found that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy get personal and friendly during 'family discussion' in Iowa

DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy get personal and friendly during 'family discussion' in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republicans battling to be their party's alternative to former President Donald Trump came together Friday for a different kind of cattle call, bringing personal and at times emotional stories to what an influential Iowa C
Judge rejects Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case

Judge rejects Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump 's civil fraud case denied his bid for a mistrial Friday, rejecting claims from the former president's lawyers that the proceedings are poisoned by political bias.
Saskatchewan Party member charged with procuring sex, kicked out of caucus

Saskatchewan Party member charged with procuring sex, kicked out of caucus

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says a Saskatchewan Party legislature member has been kicked out of caucus and stripped of his appointments after being charged with obtaining sexual services.