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The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence

The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence

Following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington, D.C.
Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific

Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific

A Canadian-led patrol of the North Pacific has uncovered dozens of alleged fisheries violations, including illegal shark finning and killing of dolphins.
Judge dismisses 2 counts against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas, moves bribery trial to next year

Judge dismisses 2 counts against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas, moves bribery trial to next year

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss two of the 14 counts against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, as part of a federal bribery and conspiracy indictment .
DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

NEW YORK (AP) — As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to clamp down on crime, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding with relative restraint.
Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at officials’ homes

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at officials’ homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
PM's staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney's security needs

PM's staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney's security needs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says work is "well underway" to find a local constituency office for the prime minister that meets his security requirements.
As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move

New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move

Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the d
Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract 'extremely salacious' Epstein comments

Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract 'extremely salacious' Epstein comments

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and threatened to sue if he does not.
Former general says Ottawa must help former translator's family escape Taliban

Former general says Ottawa must help former translator's family escape Taliban

OTTAWA — A former top general says it would be "unconscionable" for Ottawa to allow the family of an Afghan translator who risked his life to help Canadian soldiers to be deported back to Afghanistan.