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Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

EDMONTON — The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton.
Near 'cliff's edge,' Credit Suisse not seen as systemic risk

Near 'cliff's edge,' Credit Suisse not seen as systemic risk

GENEVA (AP) — Longtime troubles at Credit Suisse came to a head this week with a record stock plunge that spread fears of a banking crisis jumping from the U.S. to Europe .

Librarian fired for 'unkind pushback' at conservative event

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A library director in Tennessee has been fired after the actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron accused him of “unkind pushback” to visiting celebrities during a conservative event last month, officials said.
China's Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role

China's Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow next week, offering a major diplomatic boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day the International Criminal Court announced it wants to put the Russian leader on
New judge to oversee Trump grand jury investigations

New judge to oversee Trump grand jury investigations

A new judge is poised to assume oversight of grand jury investigations concerning former President Donald Trump, including the ongoing probe into classified documents found at his Florida estate. U.S.
Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals' very different styles on display

Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals' very different styles on display

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — In his first trip to Iowa this year, Ron DeSantis did not take any questions from voters. He largely ignored the local press.
Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colo. River water

Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colo. River water

States that rely on water from the over-tapped Colorado River want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lawsuit from the Navajo Nation that could upend how water is shared in the Western U.S.
Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

TORONTO — Military reservists would see their civilian jobs protected even if they need time off to recover from mental or physical injuries under upcoming Ontario legislation.
Pakistani court suspends arrest warrant for ex-PM Imran Khan

Pakistani court suspends arrest warrant for ex-PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top Pakistani court on Friday suspended an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, giving him a reprieve to travel to Islamabad and face charges in a graft case without being detained.
German lawmakers approve plan to shrink bloated parliament

German lawmakers approve plan to shrink bloated parliament

BERLIN (AP) — Lawmakers in Germany approved electoral reforms Friday that would reduce the size of the country's increasingly bloated parliament, but two opposition parties were vehemently critical and the plan is expected to face a court challenge.