Politics

Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday voted to audit the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov.

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Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

HAVRE-ST-PIERRE, Que. — The newly inaugurated Romaine hydroelectric complex could serve as a model for future projects that are sorely needed in the province, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday. “It brings me a lot of pride.

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Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

OTTAWA — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin has reached an undisclosed settlement in his lawsuit over how the Canadian military and federal government responded to an allegation of sexual misconduct.

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Wisconsin Republican leader won't back down from impeachment threat against Supreme Court justice

MADISON, Wis.

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Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced updated legislation that it says will hold opioid manufacturers more accountable for their actions.

Oct 12, 2023 12:34 PM Read more >

Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video

HAMILTON — United States Sen. Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind Canada's New Democrats in a pre-recorded video the party aims to play at its policy convention on Friday. The three-day convention opens in Hamilton, Ont.

Oct 12, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear Hells Angels appeal of B.C. forfeiture ruling

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to hear a Hells Angels challenge of B.C.'s forfeiture of three clubhouses will "put criminals on notice," the province's pubic safety minister says.

Oct 12, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming the House speaker might require a brawl

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep.

Oct 12, 2023 11:59 AM Read more >

Leak in LA council racism scandal may have come from 2 ex-labor employees, police say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say two former employees of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor are the focus of an investigation into a secret recording of several City Council members and a labor leader that entangled City Hall in a racism scandal

Oct 12, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

Judge hears arguments from TikTok and content creators who are challenging Montana's ban on app

MISSOULA, Mont.

Oct 12, 2023 10:53 AM Read more >