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Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge

Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration slapped sanctions on a Canadian judge on the International Criminal Court as the U.S. State Department continues to push back on the tribunal.
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution

Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution

A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan while some park visitors could face prosecution under protest restrictions that have been tightened under President Donald Trump.
bbno$, the Beaches warn approaching TikTok Canada closure will hurt homegrown artists

bbno$, the Beaches warn approaching TikTok Canada closure will hurt homegrown artists

In 2021, a TikTok of Canadian rapper bbno$ raising his eyebrows to the beat of his single “Edamame” started gaining traction — and eventually changed the course of his career.
Many towns are unprepared to handle train derailments and hazmat spills

Many towns are unprepared to handle train derailments and hazmat spills

A train derails and spills at least 1,000 gallons of hazardous materials in the U.S. about once every two months.
Trump thinks owning a piece of Intel would be a good deal for the US. Here's what to know

Trump thinks owning a piece of Intel would be a good deal for the US. Here's what to know

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel, less than two weeks after demanding the Silicon Valley pioneer dump the CEO that was hired to turn around the slumping chipmaker.
Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don't let Democrats out of sight after walkout

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don't let Democrats out of sight after walkout

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier refused to come to the Texas state Capitol for two weeks. Now she won't leave, and fellow Democrats are joining her protest.
Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials

Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that it was revoking the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials in the latest act of retribution targeting public servants from the federal government's intelli
Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash

Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility.
Media challenge publication ban on Lapu Lapu attack suspect's fitness hearing

Media challenge publication ban on Lapu Lapu attack suspect's fitness hearing

VANCOUVER — A media consortium has challenged a publication ban on evidence at a hearing to determine if the man accused of killing 11 people at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival is fit to stand trial.
DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern border with Mexico is going to be painted black to make it hotter and deter illegal immigration — and she credited President Trump w