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Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

Moving Wednesday __ In November, the world's most powerful democracy elected as its next president a man who schemed to overturn its last presidential election.
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours.

Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is taking another shot at Canada about becoming part of the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump says many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state.
What Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances

What Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances

WASHINGTON (AP) — The kids seen by Dolores Mejia around suburban Phoenix have been growing heavier in recent years. Their parents, too, she says. Mejia, a 75-year-old retiree, says she's also had her own weight struggles on the scale.
Voters head to polls to fill vacancy in byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Voters head to polls to fill vacancy in byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

EDMONTON — Voters head to the polls today to pick a new legislature representative in Lethbridge-West. The legislature seat was left vacant after NDP MLA Shannon Phillips resigned July 1.
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk , clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself.
Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurrican

Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration

President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty after feeling bruised and hampered by internal squabbling during his first term.
Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas

Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Herschel Walker , the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be ambassador to the Bahamas.
After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney

After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wrapping up their own investigation on the Jan. 6 2021 Capitol attack , House Republicans have concluded it's former GOP Rep.
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