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Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards

Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards

WASHINGTON (AP) — A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S.
Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

QUÉBEC — A bail hearing will continue for a second day on Friday for three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region.
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump may have found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: by accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion building renovation project.
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans look to lock in cuts to programs targeted by the White House’s Department of Gove
The Latest: Trump visiting Federal Reserve as feud with its chair continues

The Latest: Trump visiting Federal Reserve as feud with its chair continues

Live updates: President Donald Trump is visiting the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington Thursday, a week after indicating that Fed chair Jerome Powell’s handling of an extensive renovation project on two Fed buildings could be grounds for fir
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won't seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won't seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he won't seek a third term, setting off a scramble to replace the two-term Democrat in the battleground state’s first open race for governor in 16 years.
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories

Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born, as he travelled across the Northwest Territories.
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year

Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year

HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this fall.
No set deadline for company's cleanup plan for shuttered Nova Scotia mill: minister

No set deadline for company's cleanup plan for shuttered Nova Scotia mill: minister

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s environment minister said Thursday there is no set deadline for Northern Pulp to submit a cleanup plan for its shuttered mill site near Pictou, N.S.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal law on sex work, upholding the convictions of two men who argued its provisions are overly broad.