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Smith replaces candidate who isn't running with candidate who'd said she wouldn't run

Smith replaces candidate who isn't running with candidate who'd said she wouldn't run

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has appointed a replacement candidate for a cabinet minister who says she won't be running in this spring's election, and the replacement is also a minister who previously said that she, too, wouldn't be runni
After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law

After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine months ago, President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bipartisan gun law, the most significant legislative response to gun violence in decades. “Lives will be saved,” he said at the White House.
Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions

Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has been ordered to appear in court Thursday in her efforts to halt pending executions.
Ukrainian court puts an Orthodox leader under house arrest

Ukrainian court puts an Orthodox leader under house arrest

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Kyiv court ordered a leading priest to be put under house arrest Saturday after Ukraine's top security agency said he was suspected of justifying Russian aggression, a criminal offense.
Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind

Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday traveled down a dirt road to tour a farm outside Zambia's capital that’s using new techniques and technology to boost its vegetable crop as she highlighted ways to secure food supplies in
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

VICTORIA — More than 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government.
Trump indictment ends decades of perceived invincibility

Trump indictment ends decades of perceived invincibility

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump steps before a judge this coming week to be arraigned in a New York courtroom , it will not only mark the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Joe Tacopina, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump; former Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark.; Eric Schmidt, forrmer Google CEO and chairman. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.

Sudan delays signing of deal to usher in civilian government

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s military leaders and pro-democracy forces will delay the signing of an agreement to usher in a civilian government, both sides said in a joint statement issued early Saturday.
Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

TORONTO — The leader of Ontario's new democrats says she's removed long-time party member Michael Mantha from caucus amid an independent investigation into alleged workplace misconduct.