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Putin rejects theory about Ukrainian role in pipeline blasts

Putin rejects theory about Ukrainian role in pipeline blasts

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday dismissed as “sheer nonsense” allegations that Ukrainians could be behind the blasts that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year, and again pointed the finger at the
'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services

'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is planning to require all police services in the province to use body cameras. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said Tuesday that officers often respond to complex calls and make split-second decisions.
Transport minister pledges to close passenger compensation loophole used by airlines

Transport minister pledges to close passenger compensation loophole used by airlines

MONTREAL — Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Tuesday the federal government will close a loophole that allows airlines to deny customers compensation for cancelled flights.
Protestors back Senegal's opposition leader ahead of trial

Protestors back Senegal's opposition leader ahead of trial

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Hundreds of protestors took to the streets in Senegal's capital Tuesday in a peaceful show of support for the country's opposition leader who's facing trial later this week.
Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation

Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans on Tuesday advanced a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay.
Nebraska lawmaker 3 weeks into filibuster over trans bill

Nebraska lawmaker 3 weeks into filibuster over trans bill

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It was a mundane, unanimously supported bill on liquor taxation that saw state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh take to the mic on the Nebraska Legislature floor last week.

Belarus rights group says scores detained in new clampdown

Rights advocates in Belarus sounded the alarm on Tuesday about a new heavy crackdown on dissent by the authoritarian government that saw over 100 people — including several psychologists and psychiatrists — detained in a week.
Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks

Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming at increasing background checks to buy guns, promoting more secure firearms storage and ensuring U.S.
Canada at crossroads on submarines as cost, need butt heads and allies press ahead

Canada at crossroads on submarines as cost, need butt heads and allies press ahead

OTTAWA — The federal government is at a crossroads on replacing Canada's aging submarines, as cost considerations butt up against warnings about the need for such vessels and allies press ahead with their own plans.
US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid

US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday indicating his intent to run for reelection, even as he faces calls to resign amid ongoing criminal and ethics investigations into lies he told while running for office.