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Request to remove newspaper article among Ottawa's queries to social-media giants

Request to remove newspaper article among Ottawa's queries to social-media giants

OTTAWA — Newly released documents show that a federal government department asked Facebook and Twitter to delete a newspaper article that it felt contained errors — but both social-media giants denied the request.
Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin's changes to hemp bill

Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin's changes to hemp bill

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of a bill that aimed to ban the recreational sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products, seeking to ensure the continued availability of certain therapeutic CBD formulations.
One killed, 3 hurt in shooting outside DC funeral home

One killed, 3 hurt in shooting outside DC funeral home

WASHINGTON (AP) — One man was killed and three other people were critically injured Tuesday in a shooting outside of a funeral for a homicide victim in the nation's capital, according to police.
Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.
Manitoba will not make Orange Shirt Day a holiday, citing ongoing consultations

Manitoba will not make Orange Shirt Day a holiday, citing ongoing consultations

WINNIPEG — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Orange Shirt Day, will not be a statutory holiday in Manitoba again this year, Premier Heather Stefanson said Tuesday.
Biden calls family of reporter detained as spy in Russia

Biden calls family of reporter detained as spy in Russia

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke to the parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Moscow-based journalist was detained in Russia and charged with espionage.
Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health.

Blinken names ex-NSC official to be new State Dept spokesman

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday chose an ex-National Security Council communications official to be the next spokesman for the State Department.
Law will end time limit on Maryland child sex abuse lawsuits

Law will end time limit on Maryland child sex abuse lawsuits

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Tuesday to end Maryland's statute of limitations for when civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse can be filed against institutions.
IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks .