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Black lawmakers are standing by Biden at a crucial moment. But some express concern

Black lawmakers are standing by Biden at a crucial moment. But some express concern

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus prides itself on its authority among Democrats and its influence with President Joe Biden in particular.
Global tech outage reaches Atlantic Canada, affects Newfoundland health-care services

Global tech outage reaches Atlantic Canada, affects Newfoundland health-care services

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A global technology disruption spread to parts of Atlantic Canada Friday morning, affecting the government of Newfoundland and Labrador's online services and health-care information systems.
Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside

Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside

NEW YORK (AP) — A swath of Americans watching President Joe Biden is seeing something beyond debate-stage stumbles and prime-time miscues: Themselves.
Trump uses false claim about Chinese auto plants in Mexico to call for UAW president to be fired

Trump uses false claim about Chinese auto plants in Mexico to call for UAW president to be fired

DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump made a pitch for votes from key swing state autoworkers during his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination, using false claims to call on them to fire their union president.
Manitoba Métis president ticketed for fishing without a licence, province says

Manitoba Métis president ticketed for fishing without a licence, province says

WINNIPEG — A recent interaction between a conservation officer and David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, appears set to become the latest skirmish in the battle over Indigenous hunting and fishing rights in the province.
Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds

Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds

WASHINGTON (AP) — To borrow a favorite phrase from the man himself, President Joe Biden is at an inflection point.
Top court says government can be held liable for making unconstitutional laws

Top court says government can be held liable for making unconstitutional laws

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the state is not immune from liability for drafting and enacting laws that are later found to be unconstitutional.
Elections Canada floats suggestions to shield nomination contests from meddling

Elections Canada floats suggestions to shield nomination contests from meddling

OTTAWA — Elections Canada is suggesting possible changes to protect the political nomination process from foreign meddling, including barring non-citizens from helping choose candidates, requiring parties to publish contest rules and explicitly outla
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot gets almost 5 years in prison

Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot gets almost 5 years in prison

A Marine who stormed the U.S. Capitol and apparently flashed a Nazi salute in front of the building was sentenced on Friday to nearly five years in prison.
Sports minister Qualtrough announces new Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee

Sports minister Qualtrough announces new Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee

OTTAWA — Sports minister Carla Qualtrough announced Friday a group of 14 Canadian athletes who will form a Ministerial Athlete Advisory Committee.
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