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'They haven't had water for the last week:' Vancouver resident says of family in Gaza

'They haven't had water for the last week:' Vancouver resident says of family in Gaza

After four days trying to call his family in the Gaza Strip, Vancouver resident Omar Mansour said he was able to hear his brother's voice for a few minutes Monday morning.
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China critic says he's the target of deepfake 'spamouflage' attack by Beijing

China critic says he's the target of deepfake 'spamouflage' attack by Beijing

VANCOUVER — The YouTube video appears to show a person who looks like Liu Xin making unfounded remarks about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying among other things that "he is a man who loves porn.
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Saskatchewan gas utility could face steep fines and jail for not remitting carbon tax

Saskatchewan gas utility could face steep fines and jail for not remitting carbon tax

REGINA — Saskatchewan's natural gas utility could face hefty fines for not remitting the carbon tax to the federal government, and its executives may also face jail for failing to do so, federal legislation says.
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Mississippi gubernatorial contenders Reeves and Presley will have 1 debate to cap a tough campaign

Mississippi gubernatorial contenders Reeves and Presley will have 1 debate to cap a tough campaign

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley were set to face off Wednesday night in their only debate to cap a hard-fought campaign, six days before the Nov. 7 general election.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors

House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before House Speaker Mike Johnson was elected to public office, he was the dean of a small Baptist law school that didn’t actually exist.
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Manitoba Crown corporation strike could end under new tentative agreement

Manitoba Crown corporation strike could end under new tentative agreement

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Public Insurance has reached a tentative agreement with some 1,700 workers who have been on strike for nine weeks.
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Expert says Trump could have defended Capitol on Jan. 6 as disqualification case enters new phase

Expert says Trump could have defended Capitol on Jan. 6 as disqualification case enters new phase

DENVER (AP) — Then-President Donald Trump could have mobilized the National Guard and other federal agencies to protect the U.S. Capitol once violence broke out on Jan.
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As Trump tried to buy Buffalo Bills, bankers doubted he'd get NFL's OK, emails show at fraud trial

As Trump tried to buy Buffalo Bills, bankers doubted he'd get NFL's OK, emails show at fraud trial

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump tried to buy the Buffalo Bills in 2014, investment bankers doubted the NFL would allow it but encouraged him to stay in the running, according to internal emails aired Tuesday at the former president's civil fraud tr
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Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions

Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday against Republican-written summaries of abortion-rights ballot measures that described several proposed amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.
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North Dakota GOP party leader resigns 1 week into job after posts about women, Black people

North Dakota GOP party leader resigns 1 week into job after posts about women, Black people

BISMARCK, N.D.
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