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Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

WILSON, Okla. (AP) — Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S.
Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. "This is still an ongoing case.
In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Saskatchewan government rejects offer to go into binding arbitration with teachers

Saskatchewan government rejects offer to go into binding arbitration with teachers

REGINA — Contract negotiations between Saskatchewan teachers and the province have hit another snag, along with a renewed round of finger-pointing.
'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

CALGARY — The union representing Alberta’s sheriffs says it was not consulted about a plan announced this week to have a new police service handle much of the work they currently do.
Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match

Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown, who lost Nevada’s 2022 GOP Senate primary, filed his formal candidacy Thursday for the seat held by first-term Sen.
Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges

Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen.
Canada relocating some diplomats from 'volatile' Haiti, following other countries

Canada relocating some diplomats from 'volatile' Haiti, following other countries

OTTAWA — Canada has reduced the number of diplomats at its embassy in Haiti to less than half its normal cadre, citing an increasingly unpredictable security situation in the Caribbean country.
Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling

Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Police Review Board has concluded the conduct of Halifax officers in a controversial 2018 sexual assault case doesn't warrant any broad changes in how the police force operates.
Georgia school voucher bill narrowly clears longtime obstacle with state House passage

Georgia school voucher bill narrowly clears longtime obstacle with state House passage

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans powered a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling through the state House on Thursday, nearing a goal that has long eluded the state's school choice advocates as GOP leaders overcame longstand