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Newfoundland fires show no growth; New Brunswick town asked to prepare to flee

Newfoundland fires show no growth; New Brunswick town asked to prepare to flee

ST. JOHN'S — The size of the three wildfires burning out of control in Newfoundland held steady overnight as a period of searing temperatures and drought-like conditions came to an end.
In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

ATLANTA (AP) — Fight! Fight! Fight! It’s not just Donald Trump’s mantra anymore.
BC Greens leadership to take youthful turn, with contenders' average age of 30

BC Greens leadership to take youthful turn, with contenders' average age of 30

VICTORIA — Stuart Parker was 21 when he became the leader of the B.C. Greens in 1993 after campaigning against McDonald's use of ozone-damaging foam packaging.
Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

EDMONTON — Health experts, advocates and unions are sounding the alarm over Alberta’s plan for paid COVID-19 shots, calling it concerning and confusing.
A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories

A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories

Here is a look back at the top stories of the week, if you're looking for a quick recap — as well as our best photo galleries and some stories away from the headlines. — Trump and Putin meet about Ukraine A much-anticipated meeting between the U.S.
Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

OTTAWA — When Prime Minister Jean Chrétien got hit in the face with a pie 25 years ago, the only thing hurt was his pride. A quarter-century later, Canada's security landscape has changed radically.
Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office because of term limits, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard.
Trump's aggressive push to take over DC policing may be a template for an approach in other cities

Trump's aggressive push to take over DC policing may be a template for an approach in other cities

WASHINGTON (AP) — The left sees President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of Washington law enforcement as part of a multifront march to autocracy — “vindictive authoritarian rule,” as one activist put it — and as an extraordinary thing to do in ra
Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn't act, CBO says

Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn't act, CBO says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress does not act, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported Friday.
Democrats release plan to boost party's California US House seats in fight for Congress

Democrats release plan to boost party's California US House seats in fight for Congress

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California’s dominant political party an additional five U.S.