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Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a 'no-brainer' for Carney

Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a 'no-brainer' for Carney

OTTAWA — A former top general who led the military during the Afghanistan conflict is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to revisit the files of soldiers who served there to see if any of their awards should be upgraded to the Victoria Cr
China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts

China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts

Canada's canola industry is urging Ottawa to act as farmers brace for steep losses over a planned 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff from China on canola seed.
Yukon, Alaska sign agreement to address missing and murdered Indigenous people

Yukon, Alaska sign agreement to address missing and murdered Indigenous people

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon has signed an agreement with the state of Alaska to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

ST. JOHN'S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city were ordered to flee a wildfire Tuesday, as thousands of other people across the province faced the prospect of leaving or losing their homes to flames.
The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

Mexico is expelling 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the President Donald Trump ’s administration, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
GOP Washington state Sen. John Braun is running for Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's seat

GOP Washington state Sen. John Braun is running for Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's seat

CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Sen. John Braun announced Tuesday that he will run next year for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat held by Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
Sonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits' backgrounds

Sonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits' backgrounds

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Trump's domestic troop deployment tests the limits of a nearly 150-year-old law

Trump's domestic troop deployment tests the limits of a nearly 150-year-old law

As President Donald Trump pushes the bounds of military activity on domestic soil, a debate has emerged over a nearly 150-year old law that regulates when federal troops can intervene in state issues.
White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution's content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of Ame
Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrants

Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday released human rights reports for countries worldwide, which eliminate mentions of discrimination faced by LGBTQ people , reduce a previous focus on reproductive rights and criticize restrictions
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