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Biden, top lawmakers to discuss debt limit at WH May 9

Biden, top lawmakers to discuss debt limit at WH May 9

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden sought Monday to ease a debt limit standoff by inviting the four Congressional leaders to the White House on May 9 — signaling the growing fears of a default as the federal government might be unable to pay its b
Premier Moe says more education dollars likely after Saskatchewan teachers rally

Premier Moe says more education dollars likely after Saskatchewan teachers rally

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says it’s likely the province will provide millions of additional dollars for squeezed classrooms after thousands rallied to protest underfunding.
Premier Eby says B.C. officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute

Premier Eby says B.C. officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he expects his government and Surrey's mayor and council to work together to resolve the police service issue in the Metro Vancouver city.
Treasury's Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1

Treasury's Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Monday that the U.S.
Biden: US-Philippines 'ironclad' partners amid China tension

Biden: US-Philippines 'ironclad' partners amid China tension

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. commitment to the Philippines' security and noted the “deep friendship” of the two nations as he hosted Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law

Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind investigation by the federal government has
Pot consulting paid Oregon secretary of state $10K monthly

Pot consulting paid Oregon secretary of state $10K monthly

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan apologized Monday for taking a job as a consultant for a marijuana company — part of an industry that her office just audited — that paid far more than her state salary.
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won’t say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 court cases.
AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S.
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know

Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know

HELENA, Mont.