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Retaliatory tariff turnaround puts Ottawa in better negotiating spot: LeBlanc
WASHINGTON - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the decision to drop retaliatory tariffs puts Ottawa in a better position to negotiate changes to U.S. President Donald Trump's devastating...
Aug 23, 2025

Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump...
Aug 22, 2025

Lyle Menendez should remain in prison despite reduced sentence for 1989 murders, parole board says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lyle Menendez received the same recommendation as his brother Erik when he was denied parole Friday after serving decades in prison for the murder of their parents in 1989. A panel ...
Aug 22, 2025

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies
A judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal ...
Aug 22, 2025

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp gets 30 days of home monitoring for Washington parking lot shooting
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced Friday to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. Kemp must...
Aug 22, 2025

Consumers could benefit from dropped tariffs on U.S. goods, but unions raise concerns
OTTAWA - Canada's move to drop many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could lead to lower prices for consumers, but union leaders worry it could undermine this country's bargaining position in ongoing...
Aug 22, 2025

New school year brings Northwest division's first specialized classroom pilot to Turtleford
When students return to Turtleford Community School this September, they'll find a brand-new specialized support classroom - the first for the Northwest School Division.The division oversees 22 school...
Aug 22, 2025

Denare Beach wildfire victims struggle with mental health amid loss and government response
When Dustin Trumbley looks into the hole in the ground where his home used to sit in Denare Beach, he feels like throwing up. The stress of the impact caused by devastating wildfires in his community ...
Aug 22, 2025

Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring ...
Aug 22, 2025

MN-S declares state of emergency, seeks funding for land based healing facility
Noting the devastating effects of drugs and gangs, and a lack of long-term community-based cultural supports, Brennan Merasty says he saw an opportunity as an elected official to take action and help ...
Aug 22, 2025