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Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe

Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods. His comments come one day after U.S.
Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions Wednesday on booze, gambling machines and government purchasing to fight back against sweeping U.S. tariffs. She said there won’t be any change to oil and gas shipped south.
More than 100 arrested in countrywide child exploitation operation, police say

More than 100 arrested in countrywide child exploitation operation, police say

OTTAWA — Police say they have made more than 100 arrests and laid more than 300 charges in a national child exploitation crackdown, with some help from device-sniffing dogs.
Appeals court allows removal of watchdog agency head as legal battle rages over Trump firing

Appeals court allows removal of watchdog agency head as legal battle rages over Trump firing

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court in Washington removed the head of a federal watchdog agency on Wednesday in the latest twist in a legal fight over Republican President Donald Trump's authority to fire the special counsel.
Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

WASHINGTON — The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S.
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to drop an Idaho emergency abortion case in one of its first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump began his second term.
The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports

The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.
Republicans hammer mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York over 'sanctuary city' policies

Republicans hammer mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York over 'sanctuary city' policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican members of Congress hammered four Democratic mayors Wednesday about their so-called sanctuary city policies , accusing them of endangering Americans and threatening to prosecute local officials.
Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been informed of an "unauthorized discharge of cyanide-impacted water" at the site of last summer's mine disaster north of Mayo.
Arizona lawmaker who announced plans in a floor speech last year to get an abortion is resigning

Arizona lawmaker who announced plans in a floor speech last year to get an abortion is resigning

PHOENIX (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker who drew attention for revealing in a speech nearly a year ago that she was planning to get an abortion has announced her resignation from the Arizona Legislature. State Sen.
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