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USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers

USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the U.S.
Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal immigration authorities arrested a second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, and have revoked the visa of another student, they announced Friday.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen.
Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government's plan to double a deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers needs to be reconsidered, says the association for the province’s Realtors.
Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the Biden administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a crime for someone to
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.
Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

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 "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.
Germany foreign minister voices strong support for Canada's territorial sovereignty

Germany foreign minister voices strong support for Canada's territorial sovereignty

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Germany's foreign minister is sending a strong message of support to Canadians, after a muted response from Ottawa's peers to U.S. President Donald Trump's economic threats and talk of making Canada an American state.
Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

EDMONTON — A standoff is brewing between Alberta's government and the province's biggest and oldest craft brewery.
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.