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US Postmaster general delivers upbeat report to governors

US Postmaster general delivers upbeat report to governors

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said there is new "energy, focus and improvement” across the Postal Service, and he touted upcoming electric delivery trucks as making the Postal Service a leader in carbon footprint reduction during a
As Ottawa plans to hike health funding, families say system doesn't learn from errors

As Ottawa plans to hike health funding, families say system doesn't learn from errors

HALIFAX — When Diane Breen died unexpectedly following her visit to a Nova Scotia emergency room, her family was left grieving — both over her loss and their sense that lessons weren't learned from the tragedy.
Minnesota congresswoman assaulted at Washington apartment

Minnesota congresswoman assaulted at Washington apartment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep.
Canada may fast-track immigration applications from people in earthquake zone

Canada may fast-track immigration applications from people in earthquake zone

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Sean Fraser signalled this week that Canada may fast-track applications to come to Canada from people in the earthquake zones of Turkey and Syria.
Justice minister says federal government giving bail reform 'serious consideration'

Justice minister says federal government giving bail reform 'serious consideration'

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving "serious consideration" to reforming Canada's bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes.
Gun safety bills gain in Minnesota amid Democratic control

Gun safety bills gain in Minnesota amid Democratic control

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gun safety bills are advancing at the Minnesota Legislature, backed by Democrats who are hoping their new control of both chambers will help them pass proposals that Republicans were able to block in recent years.
Syrian Canadians devastated by earthquake, mourn loved ones who were killed

Syrian Canadians devastated by earthquake, mourn loved ones who were killed

TORONTO — Aya Hammoud has been struggling to cope after seven members of her family were killed in the earthquake that has devastated parts of Syria and Turkey.
20 years later, Senate eyes repeal of Iraq war authorization

20 years later, Senate eyes repeal of Iraq war authorization

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that the Senate will vote to repeal two decades-old measures giving open-ended approval for military action in Iraq, raising the hopes of a bipartisan group of senators who want to
Canada strikes sanguine, wait-and-see approach on Biden's latest Buy American gambit

Canada strikes sanguine, wait-and-see approach on Biden's latest Buy American gambit

WASHINGTON — Construction industry advocates, business leaders and suppliers in Canada are taking a cautious, almost sanguine approach to U.S.
Senate panel probes holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines

Senate panel probes holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines

A senior executive of Southwest Airlines apologized to a Senate committee Thursday for a December meltdown and said the airline is upgrading software to help fix its inability to reassign crews after the winter storm.