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Judge reject's Trump's bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York rejected Donald Trump’s request for a new trial on Thursday after a jury awarded $83.
Alberta to pay nurse practitioners up to 80 per cent of what family doctors make

Alberta to pay nurse practitioners up to 80 per cent of what family doctors make

EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced Thursday a new payment model that would allow nurse practitioners to make 80 per cent of what family doctors are paid.
The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that

The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that

NEW YORK (AP) — Catch and kill. Checkbook journalism. Secret deals. Friends helping friends.
Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants

Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants

Honda is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont.
Top court to examine COVID-related entry limits imposed by Newfoundland and Labrador

Top court to examine COVID-related entry limits imposed by Newfoundland and Labrador

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of a pandemic-related restriction that curbed travel for public-health reasons.
Canada sanctions Iran defence minister, others after missile attack on Israel

Canada sanctions Iran defence minister, others after missile attack on Israel

OTTAWA — Canada is targeting Iran's defence minister as part of a new round of sanctions imposed after the country's retaliatory attack on Israel earlier this month.
The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday took up Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

NEW YORK (AP) — Legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden's official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in for an uphill battle in court.
Supreme Court to examine mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences

Supreme Court to examine mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will examine the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences. The top court's decision to review the matter flows from Quebec court rulings concerning the sentencing of two men.
Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba

Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area family that was sent the wrong body after a loved one's death in Cuba has received a $10,000 reimbursement and an apology from the Caribbean country.