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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning — along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on confronting the immediate threat of U.S.
California regulator mulls State Farm's request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires

California regulator mulls State Farm's request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before the midnight deadline

Senate labors to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide before the midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approached a key test vote Friday afternoon as lawmakers worked to avoid a partial government shutdown , with Democrats confronting two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump
The Latest: Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown

The Latest: Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown

The Senate is finding itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare Friday.
RCMP say more victims possible after four assaults alleged at Alberta daycare

RCMP say more victims possible after four assaults alleged at Alberta daycare

SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say there could be more victims after four assaults allegedly took place at a daycare just west of Edmonton.
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?

Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting conservative Republican legislators in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program.
Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that G7 countries have maintained their support for Ukraine, as she and her peers endorsed a U.S.
Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

MONTREAL — Mayors of Quebec aluminum towns are confident their regions can withstand the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on the metal by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers. The Opposition B.C.
Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told her G7 counterparts Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats against Canada are not a joke as Trump continues to upend global trade.