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Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S.

Herzog invited to address Congress as Israel turns 75

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog has been invited to address a joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding, which congressional leaders called a “historic and joyous milestone.
Canadians must choose between hobbies and children's lives: gun-control group

Canadians must choose between hobbies and children's lives: gun-control group

OTTAWA — An umbrella group of gun-control advocates says any exceptions to the federal handgun freeze should be very narrowly defined.
Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans

Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — They dodge. They hedge. And, yes, they sometimes even fib — or at least flip-flop.
Kerry: US open to talks on contentious climate financing

Kerry: US open to talks on contentious climate financing

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at nuke plant

Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at nuke plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said Tuesday that Russian forces were performing secret work at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, activity that could shed light on Russia’s claims that the Ukrainian military is preparing a

Pierce running mate Grunwald urges support for Dunleavy

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The running mate of Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce said Tuesday that she's withdrawing from the campaign team and urging voters to support Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's reelection bid instead.
New Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe and rookie council face big challenges ahead

New Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe and rookie council face big challenges ahead

OTTAWA — After a tumultuous four years, Ottawa's city council is starting a new term with a fresh slate and a whole lot of challenges ahead.
Parliament Hill language interpreter sent to hospital, union blames lax headset rules

Parliament Hill language interpreter sent to hospital, union blames lax headset rules

OTTAWA — A parliamentary interpreter was sent to the hospital during a Senate committee meeting last Thursday, and a union blames that on a lax approach to wearing headsets during video conferencing.
'Line of defence': Climate change having broad effects on health-care systems: Lancet

'Line of defence': Climate change having broad effects on health-care systems: Lancet

When you have to shut down a hospital operating room because there's so much wildfire smoke your instruments can't be kept sterile, you know climate change is affecting health care. "That actually happened in my OR," said Dr.