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Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial

Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Crucial witnesses took the stand in the second week of testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial, including a California lawyer who negotiated deals at the center of the case and a longtime adviser to the former president.
Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting

Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting

OTTAWA — For a committee struck to review an emergency, the approach to reporting back to Canadians has been less than urgent.
Three Indian nationals charged with killing B.C. Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Three Indian nationals charged with killing B.C. Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — Three Indian nationals have been charged with the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a killing last year that threw Ottawa's relationship with New Delhi into disarray.
Students planning pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Manitoba

Students planning pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Students at the University of Manitoba are planning an encampment next week to show solidarity with Palestinians.
Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui

Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers on Friday wrapped up a legislative session heavily focused on addressing Maui's needs after last year's deadly Lahaina wildfire.
Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers

Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers

VANCOUVER — Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and disrespect by members of the Surrey RCMP, only to be left in a "jurisdictional void" when both federal and British Columbia bodies declined to investigate t

Arizona GOP wins state high court appeal of sanctions for 2020 election challenge

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed lower court rulings that held the Arizona Republican Party responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and Secretary of State office attorney fees spent defending Maricopa County election proce
Princess Anne takes part in keys-to-the-ship ceremony for Arctic navy vessel in B.C.

Princess Anne takes part in keys-to-the-ship ceremony for Arctic navy vessel in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The first Arctic patrol vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet has officially been commissioned in a ceremony featuring Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles.
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google's preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, Justice Department lawyers argued at the closings of a high-stak
Alberta Municipalities hasn't been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powers

Alberta Municipalities hasn't been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powers

EDMONTON — The umbrella organization for Alberta’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants Premier Danielle Smith’s government sweeping authority to fire councillors
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