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Alberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctors

Alberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctors

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's closing in on a new deal for family doctor pay, but a physicians' group says it must include those with small patient rosters.
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Ottawa must revisit assisted dying for Alzheimer's, dementia patients: advocates

Ottawa must revisit assisted dying for Alzheimer's, dementia patients: advocates

OTTAWA — Now is the time to urge Ottawa that people with disorders such as Alzheimer's and dementia should be able to request medical assistance in dying before their cognitive decline, says the CEO of an influential group.
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NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview

NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview

NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an outside essay criticizing his employer for, in his view, journalism that reflects a liberal viewpoint with little tolerance for contrary opinions.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned Wednesday how much power legislative committees should wield, in a case that Democratic Gov.
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Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture

Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture

Boeing was the subject of dual Senate hearings Wednesday as Congress examined allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer, which has been pushed into crisis mode since a door-plug panel blew off a 737 Max jetliner duri
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Alabama lawmakers advance bills to ensure Joe Biden is on the state's ballot

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state's November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
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Trump will meet with Polish President Duda as NATO leaders call for additional support for Ukraine

Trump will meet with Polish President Duda as NATO leaders call for additional support for Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda , a staunch supporter of Ukraine who once proposed naming a military base in his country “Fort Trum
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Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest

Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest

STEVENSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Andy DePaola welcomed Larry Hogan to his family's restaurant with a big smile and a handshake. The warning came a few minutes later.
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First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial, with 11 more still needed

First 7 jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial, with 11 more still needed

NEW YORK (AP) — The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated Tuesday after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former
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Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.
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