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AFN chief says Air Canada offered a 15% discount after her headdress was mishandled

AFN chief says Air Canada offered a 15% discount after her headdress was mishandled

OTTAWA — After the Assembly of First Nations' national chief complained to Air Canada about how staffers treated her and her ceremonial headdress on a flight this week, she says the airline responded by offering a 15 per cent discount on her next fli
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case

Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities revealed Friday the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case, but the names of former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadow
Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama.
A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails

A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee.
Supreme Court rules military judges sufficiently independent from chain of command

Supreme Court rules military judges sufficiently independent from chain of command

OTTAWA — The constitutional right of judicial independence is not compromised for soldiers appearing in front of military judges, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that

The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that

NEW YORK (AP) — Catch and kill. Checkbook journalism. Secret deals. Friends helping friends.
Manitoba promises review after school trustee's comments on Indigenous people

Manitoba promises review after school trustee's comments on Indigenous people

WINNIPEG — A school trustee's comments on Indigenous people and residential schools have led to condemnation from many quarters and a review by the Manitoba government.
Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal

Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal

MONTREAL — Parks Canada will reinstall around 30 garbage bins along Montreal's Lachine Canal after some visitors expressed frustration at their sudden disappearance earlier this month.
Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right.
Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.