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Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office

Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nation's capital Saturday for women's reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration, reprising the original
Liberal leadership race crystallizes as candidates make opening pitches

Liberal leadership race crystallizes as candidates make opening pitches

OTTAWA — The experienced hand who can fix the economy. The tough negotiator who can take on a Donald Trump White House. The millennial long-hauler who can rebuild the party.

NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's Democratic mayor, who faces federal bribery charges, is defending his private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as the Republican prepares to retake the White House on Monday.
1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice

1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed. That's what White House press secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan.
The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans

The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sub-freezing temperatures forecast for Monday in Washington mean President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda .
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval

Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval

WASHINGTON (AP) — During hearings on Merrick Garland's nomination to be President Joe Biden's attorney general, the longtime federal appeals court judge told senators in 2021 that he hoped to “turn down the volume” on public discourse about the Justi
Biden got an Oval Office letter from Trump and may leave one in the desk himself. It’d be a first

Biden got an Oval Office letter from Trump and may leave one in the desk himself. It’d be a first

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ronald Reagan probably didn't realize he was starting a tradition when he wrote a note congratulating his successor and left it in the Oval Office desk drawer after two terms as president. He did that for George H.W.
'Horses are my world': Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse population

'Horses are my world': Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse population

Maverick, Radar and White Spirit mostly gallop in the confines of the Rocky Mountain foothills, but they are known among equine enthusiasts around the world. "They are loved," said Joanne King, a retired teacher who lives near Sundre, Alta.
Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday, his family circle will look a little different than it did when he first arrived eight years ago. His youngest son, Barron, was in fifth grade back then.
Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap

Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap

OTTAWA — Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people in the post-secondary education sector.