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Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred

Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred

BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — Fish camps still dot the banks of the broad Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska.
Texas Democrats plead for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump's redistricting plan

Texas Democrats plead for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump's redistricting plan

After leaving Texas for Illinois to prevent a legislative vote on a Republican redistricting plan, state House Democratic leader Gene Wu needed a means to project his voice — and viewpoints — to a national audience.
Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat pleads not guilty

Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat pleads not guilty

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man charged with killing the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court.
Toronto community services face 'absolute fallout' of consumption site closures

Toronto community services face 'absolute fallout' of consumption site closures

TORONTO — A great shift is underway in Toronto months after the closures of several supervised consumption sites, as their users seek alternatives and drop-in centres see an alarming jump in overdoses.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal application arising from Via Rail terror case

Supreme Court won't hear appeal application arising from Via Rail terror case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group.
Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms

Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spent his political career as a Democrat, leading Michigan's largest Democratic stronghold.
Ottawa upholds CRTC's wholesale internet rules, says they will foster competition

Ottawa upholds CRTC's wholesale internet rules, says they will foster competition

Ottawa says it will uphold a ruling by Canada's telecommunications regulator allowing the country’s largest internet companies to provide service to customers using fibre networks built by their rivals — as long as they do so outside their core regio
The Latest: Trump says he plans 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs

The Latest: Trump says he plans 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips. The move will likely increase the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods.
Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects

Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it claims has no rea
Fort Stewart army base shooting raises questions about military gun policies

Fort Stewart army base shooting raises questions about military gun policies

A shooting that injured five soldiers at one of the country's largest military bases on Wednesday has resurfaced questions about a long-standing army policy that largely prevents service members from carrying personal weapons on military installation
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