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North Carolina governor urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget

North Carolina governor urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein urged state lawmakers Monday to allocate hundreds of millions more dollars toward western North Carolina's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene instead of waiting on “uncertain federal assistance.
Appeals court allows Trump’s anti-union order to take effect

Appeals court allows Trump’s anti-union order to take effect

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees while a lawsuit plays out.
Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage -- yet

Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage -- yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, American consumers and businesses have been hearing that President Trump’s massive import taxes – tariffs – would drive up prices and hurt the U.S. economy.
Critics say Trump's religion agenda will benefit conservative Christians the most

Critics say Trump's religion agenda will benefit conservative Christians the most

White House Faith Office. A Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. A Religious Liberty Commission. President Donald Trump has won plaudits from his base of conservative Christian supporters for establishing multiple faith-related entities.
Eco-friendly transportation a condition of planned Ottawa Senators arena: agreement

Eco-friendly transportation a condition of planned Ottawa Senators arena: agreement

OTTAWA — Public transit, cycling and walking will be the "primary and preferred modes" of getting fans to and from the Ottawa Senators' planned downtown arena, says a newly disclosed agreement on the project.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy

Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy

ROME — Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
Liberal government to table federal budget this fall, PM Carney says

Liberal government to table federal budget this fall, PM Carney says

ROME — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday the Liberal government will present a federal budget in the fall, allowing time for clarity on some key economic and fiscal issues to emerge.

Nunavik village declares state of emergency after fire breaks out amid water shortage

MONTREAL — A village in Quebec's Far North has declared a state of emergency after a fire ravaged two homes in the community, which is already struggling with a months-long water shortage. The municipal council for Puvirnituq, Que.
The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president

The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president

WASHINGTON (AP) — For generations, official American documents have been meticulously preserved and protected — from the era of quills and parchment to boxes of paper to the cloud, safeguarding snapshots of the government and the nation for posterity
The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president

The future of history: Trump could leave less documentation behind than any previous US president

WASHINGTON (AP) — For generations, official American documents have been meticulously preserved and protected, from the era of quills and parchment to boxes of paper to the cloud, safeguarding snapshots of the government and the nation for posterity.
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