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Capitol rioter who crushed officer with shield gets 7 years

Capitol rioter who crushed officer with shield gets 7 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during the U.S.
US Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens

US Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens

Before the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in Friday, access to an abortion pill was in line to become more cumbersome in California, New York and some other states that have positioned themselves as safe havens for those seeking to end their pregnancies.
It's 'The Joe Show' as Biden closes out Ireland visit

It's 'The Joe Show' as Biden closes out Ireland visit

BALLINA, Ireland (AP) — Quoting Irish poetry and soaking up the cheers of thousands, President Joe Biden on Friday pronounced Ireland not just part of his family history but part of his soul as he wrapped up a trip that gave him the kind of adoration
Manitoba Tories convene with an election looming and amid low poll numbers

Manitoba Tories convene with an election looming and amid low poll numbers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives are meeting this weekend with some hurdles to overcome before the election slated for Oct. 3.
Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questions

Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questions

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, four days after announcing she won’t answer questions on her ethics investigation, says she will limit questions on all other topics.
Alberta to bolster mental and addictions help for police suspects in Calgary

Alberta to bolster mental and addictions help for police suspects in Calgary

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will fund mental health and addiction supports for people being held in police custody in Calgary and expand community-led harm reduction teams in the city.
Ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not running for president

Ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not running for president

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday he will not enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
At Irish shrine, Biden meets priest who gave Beau last rites

At Irish shrine, Biden meets priest who gave Beau last rites

KNOCK, Ireland (AP) — President Joe Biden was moved to tears on Friday during a stop at a Catholic shrine when he discovered that a chaplain there had performed last rites for his late son Beau Biden.
Biden to host Colombia leader Petro for White House talks

Biden to host Colombia leader Petro for White House talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks next week, offering a high-profile visit to the leftist leader who has vowed to bring “total peace” to his nation of 50 million after six-
Canada's pledge to make more vaccines at home is still a work in progress

Canada's pledge to make more vaccines at home is still a work in progress

OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic wasn't even six months old, and not a single vaccine for it had been approved for use anywhere, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to a podium in Montreal to promise that Canada's National Research Council would be
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