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'He is innocent': Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution

'He is innocent': Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for the execution of a man whose innocence claim is supported by a juror from his trial.
Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service

Liberal leadership candidates divided on question of cuts to public service

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidates have contrasting plans for Canada’s federal public service — with presumed front-runner Mark Carney taking the most aggressive stance so far.
Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

EDMONTON — A private surgical company at the heart of allegations the Alberta government interfered to secure overpriced medical contracts was billing taxpayers more than twice as much per procedure than it would cost in a public hospital, according
At CPAC, Argentina’s Milei explains chainsaw methods, likens them to Musk’s DOGE

At CPAC, Argentina’s Milei explains chainsaw methods, likens them to Musk’s DOGE

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Ford highlights promise to speed up Ring of Fire approvals at stop in Thunder Bay

Ford highlights promise to speed up Ring of Fire approvals at stop in Thunder Bay

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford highlighted his promise to speed up project approvals in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire on Saturday as he visited Northern Ontario on the last weekend of the provincial election campaign.
What to know as Michigan Republicans select new chair to lead party into the 2026 midterms

What to know as Michigan Republicans select new chair to lead party into the 2026 midterms

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Republicans are gathering in Detroit on Saturday to elect a new chair who will lead the party into the 2026 midterms in the battleground state, when several key races will be decided including a critical U.S. Senate seat.
Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing

Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland vows to scrap Canada's consumer carbon pricing regime in favour of alternatives to be developed through wide-ranging consultations.
Musk’s cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company

Musk’s cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company's cars.
New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source says

New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate up to 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a large bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama,
Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky's affiliations with Trump amid tensions

Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky's affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as "The Great One" is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester.