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You called me. No - you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks

You called me. No - you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Who called first? It's the question that has put Beijing and Washington in a verbal sparring match even as the two countries are heading into a weekend meeting in Switzerland to discuss lowering sky-high tariffs that they slapped on

Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After musing publicly and privately with the idea of raising the top tax rate for wealthy millionaires as Republicans draft his big bill in Congress, President Donald Trump early Friday backed off that call — sort of.
Oyster season opens in P.E.I. for first time since detection of MSX parasite

Oyster season opens in P.E.I. for first time since detection of MSX parasite

FREDERICTON — It's the first oyster season in Prince Edward Island since a destructive parasite was identified in the province's waters last summer, and harvesters are taking stock of the extent of the damage. P.E.I.
Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble

Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble

WASHINGTON (AP) — Word spread, and fast — as it does in so many moments of rumor and fear .
Liberal Leader John Hogan sworn in as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

Liberal Leader John Hogan sworn in as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S — John Hogan has been officially sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador’s 15th premier. The Liberal premier announced the members of his new cabinet, who were also sworn in today during a ceremony at Government House in St. John’s.
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate

Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump's push to deregulate

STONINGTON, Maine (AP) — Virginia Olsen has pulled lobsters from Maine's chilly Atlantic waters for decades while watching threats to the state's lifeblood industry mount.
Trad-moms and natalism: how the way we talk about motherhood is changing

Trad-moms and natalism: how the way we talk about motherhood is changing

The way we're talking about motherhood is changing, says Miranda Brady, a professor of communication at Carleton University.
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system

Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Thursday that lawyers should stand up and fight in battles faced by the nation’s legal system, comments that come amid attacks on federal judges and President Donald Trump’s targeting of elite law firms
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