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Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court

Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia , whose mistaken deportation has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, pleaded not guilty Friday to human smuggling charges in a federal court in Tennessee.
The Latest: Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests and rallies planned for Saturday over Trump’s policies

The Latest: Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests and rallies planned for Saturday over Trump’s policies

Rallies against President Donald Trump are expected across the U.S. on Saturday to coincide with the military parade in Washington marking the Army’s 250th anniversary , which also falls on Trump’s birthday .
Prairie fire officials work to support evacuees, while some areas plan return home

Prairie fire officials work to support evacuees, while some areas plan return home

The firefight on the Prairies wildfire front took a new turn Friday as officials in two provinces worked to support evacuees, while affected communities readied themselves to bring residents home.
Judge blocks State Department from firing workers while injunction is in effect

Judge blocks State Department from firing workers while injunction is in effect

A federal judge in San Francisco on Friday stopped Secretary of State Marco Rubio from proceeding with plans to downsize the State Department, saying that it was prohibited behavior under an injunction she issued last month. U.S.
Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

OTTAWA — A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets to protest provincial and federal legislation aimed at fast-tracking major projects.
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in province for G7

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in province for G7

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit.
California Legislature OKs proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

California Legislature OKs proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit.
US Senate seeks to add expanded compensation for nuclear radiation victims to tax bill

US Senate seeks to add expanded compensation for nuclear radiation victims to tax bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A program to compensate people exposed to radiation from past nuclear weapons testing and manufacturing could be restarted and expanded under a provision added by U.S. senators to the major tax and budget policy bill .
Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts

Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts

MONTREAL — In early 2002, Glenn Cowan touched down in Kandahar as part of the first wave of regular Canadian Army troops deployed to Afghanistan, serving in a U.S.-led brigade combat team.
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