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Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for

Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's White House has failed to report more than 100 gifts from foreign nations worth more than a quarter-million dollars, and federal officials have been unable to find a life-size painting of Trump given by the president
Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick's Day

Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sporting a green tie and shamrocks for St.
Lawmaker pauses filibuster on agreement to debate trans bill

Lawmaker pauses filibuster on agreement to debate trans bill

A lawmaker who has been holding up the work of the Nebraska Legislature for weeks to protest a bill that would ban gender-affirming therapies for minors has paused her persistent filibuster in a deal that will see lawmakers debate the bill next week.
Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is pushing Israel to drop its reform of the country's judiciary after two months of mass protests.
Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — After policing the "Freedom Convoy," the RCMP came away with lessons learned, newly released documents show — including the need to better prepare for the potential targeting of emergency phone lines.
Greece raises minimum wage to pre-bailout levels

Greece raises minimum wage to pre-bailout levels

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece announced on Friday an increase in the minimum wage that will restore pay to levels existing before sweeping cuts were imposed more than a decade ago during an international bailout.
Biden calls for tougher penalties for execs of failed banks

Biden calls for tougher penalties for execs of failed banks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday called on Congress to allow regulators to impose tougher penalties on the executives of failed banks, including clawing back compensation and making it easier to bar them from working in the industry.
Governments pledge money, attention to Venezuela's crisis

Governments pledge money, attention to Venezuela's crisis

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Governments and financial institutions pledged millions of dollars Friday for humanitarian and development projects to address the urgent needs of Venezuelans at home and abroad affected by a crisis that diplomats acknowledg
'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's "very troubled" by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's municipal elections last year and he's asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.
Ontario announces $1.25B for LTC staffing for next year

Ontario announces $1.25B for LTC staffing for next year

TORONTO — Ontario's long-term care minister says the province is giving $1.25 billion in the next fiscal year to homes for hiring and staff retention.