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Show goes on in Vancouver after Gaza tensions scrap play's Victoria run

Show goes on in Vancouver after Gaza tensions scrap play's Victoria run

Vancouver's PuSh Festival is sticking to theatrical tradition that the show must go on, and will stage "The Runner" this month despite the play being cancelled in Victoria over tensions linked to the war between Israel and Hamas, say festival officia
Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'

Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — On a mission to keep former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney implored New Hampshire voters Friday to use their upcoming presidential primary to send a message to the world.
Trump returns to Iowa 10 days before the caucuses with a commanding lead over the Republican field

Trump returns to Iowa 10 days before the caucuses with a commanding lead over the Republican field

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters Friday evening not to be complacent in the face of a commanding polling lead as he kicked off the sprint to the Iowa caucuses with his first events of the election year.
Military sends second aircraft after Trudeau's plane breaks down in Jamaica

Military sends second aircraft after Trudeau's plane breaks down in Jamaica

OTTAWA — The plane that flew Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Jamaica for a family vacation broke down earlier this week, prompting the Canadian military to send a second aircraft with a repair crew to the Caribbean island.

'Floatel' ship arrives in B.C. to house LNG workers, but local permit still needed

SQUAMISH, B.C.
Biden warns against Trump reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

Biden warns against Trump reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday that Donald Trump's efforts to retake the White House in 2024 pose a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the U.S.
New Mexico attorney general says fake GOP electors can't be prosecuted, recommends changes

New Mexico attorney general says fake GOP electors can't be prosecuted, recommends changes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me'

NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me'

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state lawyers increased their request for penalties to over $370 million Friday in Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial . He retorted, “They should pay me.
Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears

Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears

OTTAWA — A major shift in U.S. policy about buying medication from Canada has caused fears north of the border about a potential supply crunch.
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, inserting the court squarely in the 2024 presidential campaign.