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GOP presidential candidates struggle with response to Trump's unprecedented legal troubles

GOP presidential candidates struggle with response to Trump's unprecedented legal troubles

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Just last week, former Vice President Mike Pence said he hoped federal prosecutors would not bring charges against former President Donald Trump .
Trudeau learned of Paul Bernardo transfer the day it happened, before Mendicino knew

Trudeau learned of Paul Bernardo transfer the day it happened, before Mendicino knew

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he learned about the prison transfer of Paul Bernardo the day it happened — a day earlier than Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
High workloads, low staffing hurt services, Manitoba government worker union says

High workloads, low staffing hurt services, Manitoba government worker union says

WINNIPEG — The union that represents Manitoba government workers said Wednesday its members are being hurt by low staffing levels, tight budgets and the privatization of some services. "Our people are suffering.
Los Angeles City Hall rocked by another corruption scandal, rattles trust in government

Los Angeles City Hall rocked by another corruption scandal, rattles trust in government

LOS ANGELES (AP) — These are dark days in Los Angeles, but perhaps nowhere is that more true than at scandal-ridden City Hall.
Ex-US congressman seeks no prison time at July sentencing for insider trading conviction

Ex-US congressman seeks no prison time at July sentencing for insider trading conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — A former Indiana congressman should spend no time in prison after his insider trading conviction, his lawyers told a judge Wednesday.
Rain welcome but it won't be enough to extinguish B.C. wildfire risk

Rain welcome but it won't be enough to extinguish B.C. wildfire risk

VANCOUVER — Scattered rain across parts of British Columbia is welcome in the fight against wildfires, but it would take a week of sustained precipitation to extinguish the risk, an official with the BC Wildfire Service said.
Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican on the Senate Energy panel is calling for an investigation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, after she told the committee she mistakenly provided false information about her family's stock holdings in testimo
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith selling her rail car restaurant

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith selling her rail car restaurant

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is selling a rail car restaurant she owns with her husband.
B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expanding access to opioid treatment medications such as methadone by providing universal coverage to help people with substance use disorders, making it the first province in Canada to do so.
Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated

Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated

OTTAWA — A controversial Conservative private member's bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons, as other parties said they feared it would reopen