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The Latest: Fed governor won't leave, saying Trump lacks authority to fire her

The Latest: Fed governor won't leave, saying Trump lacks authority to fire her

Shares in stock markets around the globe were sinking Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook , an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater contro
Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea

Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea

BERLIN — Canada has narrowed down its shopping list for its next fleet of submarines to those made by two suppliers, Germany’s Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co.
Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects the private sector to lead the way on potentially bringing nuclear power to the province, but her government would set up a Crown corporation if needed.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada has signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control

Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday night that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook , an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered
Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

OTTAWA — A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women "pretendians," with the plaintiffs seeking more than $500,000 in damages and retractions to the heavily publicized comments made about them.
'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack

KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful recovery after receiving burns to nearly 30 per cent of his body in a Russian drone strike on Canada Day.
Byelection results expected tonight in traditional Manitoba Tory stronghold

Byelection results expected tonight in traditional Manitoba Tory stronghold

WINNIPEG — Voters are going to the polls today in a provincial byelection in western Manitoba. The Spruce Woods riding is largely rural and has voted strongly for the Progressive Conservatives since it was formed in 2011.
And now for something different, civility unfolds in a Missouri GOP congressman's town hall

And now for something different, civility unfolds in a Missouri GOP congressman's town hall

BOLIVAR, Missouri (AP) — One of the few Republican U.S. House members making in-person appearances embarked on a town hall tour of his district to meet with constituents Monday, and a civil conversation broke out. Rep.
Judge rules Utah's congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections

Judge rules Utah's congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature will need to rapidly redraw the state’s congressional boundaries after a judge ruled Monday that the Republican-controlled body circumvented safeguards put in place by voters to ensure districts aren’t drawn
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