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Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration

Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court soon could find itself with easy ways out of two high-profile cases involving immigration and elections , if indeed the justices are looking to avoid potentially messy, divisive decisions.
Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1B

Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1B

TORONTO — At 130 years old, Ontario's legislature is showing its age.
Proposed U.S. visa fee increase could make tours unaffordable for Canadian musicians

Proposed U.S. visa fee increase could make tours unaffordable for Canadian musicians

The possibility of touring the United States could be out of reach for many Canadian musicians after Homeland Security proposed an increase to visa fees for international entertainers. The U.S.
Trust in governments shows signs of life as pandemic starts to fade

Trust in governments shows signs of life as pandemic starts to fade

OTTAWA — An annual survey on how trusting Canadians are suggests their faith in governments is rebounding as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to fade. The 2023 CanTrust Index published by Proof Strategies surveyed 1,502 adults online between Jan.
Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras

Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Defense Department will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings, the government said Thursday after the U.S. and Britain made similar moves.
US general to aggressors: Allies are battle-ready in Asia

US general to aggressors: Allies are battle-ready in Asia

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American forces and their allies in Asia are ready for battle after years of joint combat exercises, a United States general said Wednesday, adding that Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine should serve as a warning to potential As
MH17 inquiry: 'Strong indications' Putin OK'd missile supply

MH17 inquiry: 'Strong indications' Putin OK'd missile supply

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An international team of investigators said Wednesday it found “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia
Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Groups representing nurses and doctors are welcoming the federal government's health-care funding proposal but say some of the increase must be used to bolster staffing and improve primary care in a system where there is accountability in how the cas
Tennessee House speaker mulls rejecting US education money

Tennessee House speaker mulls rejecting US education money

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of Tennessee's most influential Republican lawmakers says the state should stop accepting the nearly $1.
Manitoba plans to revive provincewide Grade 12 testing of English and math

Manitoba plans to revive provincewide Grade 12 testing of English and math

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to bring back provincewide Grade 12 tests in English and math starting next year.