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Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels

Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels

WASHINGTON (AP) — A close ally of fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as “El Mencho” for years orchestrated a prolific drug trafficking operation, using a semi-submersible and other methods to avoid detection, and provided weapons to one of Me
WestJet cyberattack remains unresolved one week in, but operations unaffected

WestJet cyberattack remains unresolved one week in, but operations unaffected

A cyberattack against WestJet that began last week remains unresolved, as questions linger about the nature and fallout of the breach.
Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels

Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels

OTTAWA — A security and defence partnership pact Prime Minister Mark Carney will sign with European leaders in Brussels on Monday will be among the most wide-ranging agreements with a third country Europe has ever reached, a senior EU official said o
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds

North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds

RALEIGH, N.C.
Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate

Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio man was arrested Thursday on allegations that he threatened and spewed antisemitic epithets at Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller while the two were traveling on an interstate highway near Cleveland.
Man with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say

Man with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn.
Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership

Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership

OTTAWA — Members of the Conservative party will hold a national convention in late January, where they'll vote on Pierre Poilievre's leadership. The party's national council has scheduled the convention for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary.
Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions.
Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievance

Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden, repeating his baseless claim that the contest was marred by widespread fraud.
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier

WHITEHORSE — Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier.