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Unofficial results show Tories on top in Manitoba byelection, NDP in close second

Unofficial results show Tories on top in Manitoba byelection, NDP in close second

WINNIPEG — Elections Manitoba has released the unofficial numbers from the Spruce Woods riding byelection, which show Progressive Conservative candidate Colleen Robbins has received the majority of votes.
Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter

Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter

Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.
Prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez

Prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez

NEW YORK (AP) — The wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez should serve at least seven years in prison for playing a pivotal role in a bribery scheme that put the New Jersey Democrat behind bars for 11 years, prosecutors told a judge Tuesday.
Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor the party in the 2026 midterm elections, saying it weakens the electoral influence of Black voters.
FBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements

FBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached settlements with a group of current and former FBI agents who have said they were disciplined for invoking personal and political views, including about the Jan.
Local DC cases are landing in federal courts. A judge says the results are problematic

Local DC cases are landing in federal courts. A judge says the results are problematic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing “the most illegal search I have ever seen in my life,” a magistrate judge is upbraiding the federal government for the way it has handled arrests in the District of Columbia this month and says the possible effects — violatio
Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

OTTAWA — A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women "pretendians," with the plaintiffs seeking more than $500,000 in damages and retractions to the heavily publicized comments made about them.
Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America's third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump's escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including
Trump asks court to toss remaining civil fraud penalties after getting his massive fine thrown out

Trump asks court to toss remaining civil fraud penalties after getting his massive fine thrown out

NEW YORK (AP) — Days after getting his staggering civil fraud penalty thrown out, President Donald Trump asked New York's highest court on Tuesday to overturn his other punishments, including a multiyear ban on him and his two eldest sons holding cor
Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and Manitoba could be among the first projects fast-tracked under his government's new major projects bill.