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Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy's institutions

Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy's institutions

ACCRA — Frank gets disturbing flashbacks every time he sees a police officer. As a staff member of the group LGBT+ Rights Ghana, he knew police could intimidate people for bribes, or say homophobic things.
Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

Trump says he'll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here's what happens next

President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning announcement on Saturday night that he will nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the stage for a fresh round of turbulence at a law enforcement agency tasked with protecting the homeland and investigating f
What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

Kash Patel has called for radical changes at the FBI and was a fierce and vocal critic of the bureau’s work as it investigated ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign .
Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.
What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

Kash Patel has called for radical changes at the FBI and was a fierce and vocal critic of the bureau’s work as it investigated ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign .
Potential unmarked graves identified at former residential school in central B.C.

Potential unmarked graves identified at former residential school in central B.C.

The site of a former British Columbia residential school that had its own cemetery since the early 1920s is now the location of potential unmarked graves, says the chief of a Fraser Lake area First Nation.
Trump names loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

Trump names loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.
First Métis group signs modern treaty with the federal government

First Métis group signs modern treaty with the federal government

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand told a ceremony for a new treaty that recognizes his organization as the government for the Red River Métis that the moment was 154 years in the making.
Trump calls Florida meeting with Trudeau productive amid stiff tariff threat

Trump calls Florida meeting with Trudeau productive amid stiff tariff threat

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump called his meeting with Justin Trudeau productive and said the prime minister made a commitment to work with the United States to end the drug crisis amid the threat of stiff tariffs.
Young men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appeals

Young men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appeals

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events.