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Republicans pause effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, say they are talking with his attorneys

Republicans pause effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, say they are talking with his attorneys

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have halted plans to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress this week for defying a congressional subpoena, citing negotiations with his attorneys that could end the standoff over his testimony.
Wisconsin Republican leader slams Democrats' proposed election maps as 'political gerrymander'

Wisconsin Republican leader slams Democrats' proposed election maps as 'political gerrymander'

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B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for children and youth in northern British Columbia have received a boost from the provincial government.
Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from the Iowa caucuses

Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from the Iowa caucuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for the White House 14 months ago.
Saskatchewan teachers hold one-day strike over classroom sizes, supports

Saskatchewan teachers hold one-day strike over classroom sizes, supports

REGINA — Thousands of Saskatchewan teachers were striking across the province Tuesday to get the government to bargain on key demands, their union said.
Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos

Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos

OTTAWA — Federal officials were wary of creating a chill within ethnic communities and rattling Canada's bilateral relations as they fleshed out next steps to secure vital scientific research, internal documents show.
Montreal hopes all-night entertainment zone can help revive sagging downtown

Montreal hopes all-night entertainment zone can help revive sagging downtown

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has outlined a plan to "relaunch" its downtown by 2030, including the creation of a round-the-clock nightlife zone.
Day after Trump win in Iowa, Trudeau says U.S. faces choice between optimism, retreat

Day after Trump win in Iowa, Trudeau says U.S. faces choice between optimism, retreat

MONTREAL — Voters in the United States will likely face a choice in the November presidential election between optimism for the future, or nostalgia for a past that never existed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

A bulging lump on someone's tongue. A big toe that has turned greenish-black from gangrene. A smoker's infant in hospital, connected to a breathing tube.