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From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

DETROIT (AP) — At the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, a quote from former President Ronald Reagan is engraved on one wall.
GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it's problematic

GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it's problematic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The centerpiece election legislation from congressional Republicans would require voters to prove their citizenship when registering, raising concerns among state election officials about how it would be implemented and who would pa
Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

OTTAWA — When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader, speakers always blare Nelly Furtado's 2006 hit "Maneater.

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war.
Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

Chrystia Freeland joined the growing ranks of high-profile Canadian politicians taking to U.S. airwaves to spread their message to Canadian and American viewers since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92

Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92

Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, died Saturday at the age of 92.
Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to London on Saturday ahead of a European defence summit seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine, as some say Washington's transatlantic alliance is over.
Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

ST. PETER'S BAY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA — Lawrence MacAulay is not seeking re-election after representing eastern Prince Edward Island in Ottawa for nearly 37 years.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.
Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers

Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Francis Collins, a renowned geneticist and former longtime director of the National Institutes of Health, announced Saturday that he has retired, leaving an agency being upended by budget cuts and layoffs .
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