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Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security

Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security

OTTAWA — The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled

Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor came under fire Tuesday as her pledge to support the investment of millions of federal dollars in solar projects across the U.S. territory appeared to fade. More than a week has passed since the U.
Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme

Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld the racketeering convictions of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and an ex-lobbyist on Tuesday in a $60 million bribery scandal described as the largest corruption scheme in state histor
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.
Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

OTTAWA — The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.
Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's new Opposition leader says his party wants changes and clarity on a bill by the NDP government that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.
Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S.
Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

VANCOUVER — Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation between Ottawa and Western provinces, but dividing the country is a step too far.
Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

A federal judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump's administration from dramatically shrinking three agencies that fund libraries across the U.S.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules

Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation to amend referendum and plebiscite rules in an effort to hold Premier Scott Moe's feet to the fire around talks of separation.
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