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Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
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Joly says Canada's immigration plan stands in face of Trump deportation threats

Joly says Canada's immigration plan stands in face of Trump deportation threats

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday Canada will stand firm on its plan to rein in the number of newcomers entering the country, despite concerns that Donald Trump's re-election could spur an influx of migrants from the United
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Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

Alberta forestry minister says wolverine, lynx trapping limits lifted to gather data

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says the decision to lift limits on trapping and harvesting for animals like wolverines is being done to get more data on how many there are.
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Alberta government fires AIMCo board, citing rising costs and poor performance

Alberta government fires AIMCo board, citing rising costs and poor performance

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister has sacked the chief executive officer and entire board of directors of Alberta Investment Management Corp.
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NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin

NASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 by the stock car series this week after missing media obligations to vote in his home state of Wisconsin on Election Day.
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Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state supreme court seats

Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state supreme court seats

A costly campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state supreme court seats yielded mixed results in Tuesday's election, with Republicans expanding their majority on Ohio's court while candidates backed by progressive groups won in Montana and Michi
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Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in c
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Defiant Giuliani says he's a victim of 'political persecution' as he's told again to give up assets

Defiant Giuliani says he's a victim of 'political persecution' as he's told again to give up assets

NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Rudy Giuliani was ordered Thursday to quickly turn over prized assets including a car and a watch given to him by his grandfather as part of a $148 million defamation judgment , leading the former New York City mayor to emer
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Another Florida college taps a former state lawmaker to be its next president

Another Florida college taps a former state lawmaker to be its next president

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican former state lawmaker in northwest Florida who has never worked in academia is poised to become the latest in a string of conservative politicians taking the helm of public colleges and universities in the state.
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In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race

In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race

PORTLAND, Ore.
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