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Students planning pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Manitoba

Students planning pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Students at the University of Manitoba are planning an encampment next week to show solidarity with Palestinians.
Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui

Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers on Friday wrapped up a legislative session heavily focused on addressing Maui's needs after last year's deadly Lahaina wildfire.
Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers

Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers

VANCOUVER — Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and disrespect by members of the Surrey RCMP, only to be left in a "jurisdictional void" when both federal and British Columbia bodies declined to investigate t

Arizona GOP wins state high court appeal of sanctions for 2020 election challenge

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed lower court rulings that held the Arizona Republican Party responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and Secretary of State office attorney fees spent defending Maricopa County election proce
Princess Anne takes part in keys-to-the-ship ceremony for Arctic navy vessel in B.C.

Princess Anne takes part in keys-to-the-ship ceremony for Arctic navy vessel in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The first Arctic patrol vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet has officially been commissioned in a ceremony featuring Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles.
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google's preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, Justice Department lawyers argued at the closings of a high-stak
Alberta Municipalities hasn't been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powers

Alberta Municipalities hasn't been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powers

EDMONTON — The umbrella organization for Alberta’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants Premier Danielle Smith’s government sweeping authority to fire councillors
Hope Hicks, ex-Trump adviser, recounts fear in 2016 campaign over impact of 'Access Hollywood' tape

Hope Hicks, ex-Trump adviser, recounts fear in 2016 campaign over impact of 'Access Hollywood' tape

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign was seized with worry about the potential political damage from a tape that showed Trump bragging about grabbing women sexually without their permission, longtime Trump adviser Hope Hicks testified Friday
Foreign interference may have 'impacted' 2021 result in one riding, inquiry finds

Foreign interference may have 'impacted' 2021 result in one riding, inquiry finds

OTTAWA — Foreign meddling attempts didn't change who won the last two federal elections in Canada, but may have changed the result in one riding in 2021, a public inquiry concluded Friday.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Mayor Eric Adams of New York; Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.