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Largest Christian university in US faces record fine after federal probe into alleged deception

Largest Christian university in US faces record fine after federal probe into alleged deception

WASHINGTON (AP) — The country’s largest Christian university is being fined $37.7 million by the federal government amid accusations that it misled students about the cost of its graduate programs.
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Trump asks a court to prevent Michigan secretary of state from leaving his name off the 2024 ballot

Trump asks a court to prevent Michigan secretary of state from leaving his name off the 2024 ballot

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is asking a court to prevent Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from leaving his name off the 2024 primary ballot.
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'Absolutely not': No more carve-outs when it comes to carbon pricing, Trudeau says

'Absolutely not': No more carve-outs when it comes to carbon pricing, Trudeau says

There will be no further carbon price carve-outs, including for natural gas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as criticism of his decision to temporarily exempt home heating oil from the policy mounts and his cabinet tries to quiet accusat
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Dany Fortin retires from Canadian Armed Forces after reaching settlement in lawsuit

Dany Fortin retires from Canadian Armed Forces after reaching settlement in lawsuit

OTTAWA — Dany Fortin, who recently settled a lawsuit over how the Canadian military and federal government handled an allegation of sexual misconduct, has retired from the Armed Forces.
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Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week: U.S. Ambassador David Cohen

Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week: U.S. Ambassador David Cohen

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Washington on Friday as part of U.S. President Joe Biden's push for greater economic integration across the Western Hemisphere. "Canada is an invaluable partner in that effort," U.S.
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Canada joins U.S., U.K. on sanctions targeting arms sales to Myanmar military junta

Canada joins U.S., U.K. on sanctions targeting arms sales to Myanmar military junta

OTTAWA — Canada is joining the United States and the United Kingdom in sanctioning dozens of people and entities linked to Myanmar's military regime.
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Nevada's Republican governor criticizes the state GOP holding a caucus despite a separate primary

Nevada's Republican governor criticizes the state GOP holding a caucus despite a separate primary

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo ripped his state party's plan to hold a caucus despite a primary election occurring two days prior, a split that some state GOP officials warn could confuse voters in a key early nomination state.
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Manitoba finance minister says fuel tax holiday will be set to start Jan. 1

Manitoba finance minister says fuel tax holiday will be set to start Jan. 1

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking to start a fuel-tax holiday for motorists on Jan. 1 and keep it in place for at least six months.
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Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

OTTAWA — The federal government's priorities for improving Canada's immigration system include better aligning the number of people welcomed to the country with what the labour market needs, as well as services and infrastructure, says a report relea
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Cameron tries to energize growing GOP base in challenging Democratic incumbent in Kentucky

Cameron tries to energize growing GOP base in challenging Democratic incumbent in Kentucky

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Looking to energize his party's growing base, Republican Daniel Cameron picked apart Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's record Tuesday in Kentucky's hotly contested gubernatorial campaign.
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