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New Hampshire lawmaker arrested for obstructing snowplow

New Hampshire lawmaker arrested for obstructing snowplow

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire was arrested Friday for allegedly screaming and swearing at a snowplow truck operator who recorded the confrontation and later reported him to police. Rep.
B.C. to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for public workers as it launches booster campaign

B.C. to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for public workers as it launches booster campaign

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is rescinding its policy requiring provincial public servants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and is planning a spring booster program that will focus on the elderly and vulnerable. Provincial health officer Dr.
Ontario Progressive Conservative Vincent Ke resigns from caucus, sits as Independent

Ontario Progressive Conservative Vincent Ke resigns from caucus, sits as Independent

TORONTO — A Progressive Conservative member of Ontario's provincial parliament has resigned from caucus. Premier Doug Ford's office says in a release Friday that Vincent Ke, the member for Don Valley North, will sit as an Independent.
Texas women sued for wrongful death after aiding in abortion

Texas women sued for wrongful death after aiding in abortion

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three women in Texas are being sued for wrongful death by a man who claims they helped his now-ex-wife obtain medication for an abortion. It's another test of state-enforced bans since the U.S. Supreme court overturned the Roe v.
Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown denies Arizona altercation allegations

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown denies Arizona altercation allegations

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown spoke out Friday, a rarity for a member of Canada's highest court, about an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council.
The New York hush-money probe of Donald Trump explained

The New York hush-money probe of Donald Trump explained

NEW YORK (AP) — In the final weeks of the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump’s lawyer tried to buy the silence of a porn actress who said she had a sexual encounter with the Republican during his days as a reality TV star.
Ottawa greenlights WestJet's takeover of Sunwing

Ottawa greenlights WestJet's takeover of Sunwing

MONTREAL — The federal government gave the thumbs-up Friday to WestJet Airlines' takeover of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations in a major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market following a tumultuous year for travel.
Kiska, Marineland's lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died

Kiska, Marineland's lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died

Kiska, a killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died. The Ontario government said Marineland, a theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio; Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board; Dr. Richard Besser, CEO and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ahead of a widely expected presidential campaign, Florida Gov.