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Calgary army reservist and museum director killed while ice climbing in B.C.

Calgary army reservist and museum director killed while ice climbing in B.C.

CALGARY — A Calgary army reserve officer was killed in an ice-climbing accident in eastern British Columbia over the holidays. Maj. Dave Peabody died while off-duty on Dec. 26 in Kootenay National Park, the military said Thursday. "Maj.
'We had so many hopes': Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada

'We had so many hopes': Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada

When asked about her life in Syria a decade ago, Amani Shamseddin struggles to find the words. Sitting on the couch in her Edmonton home as her children clamour for her attention, she pauses to think.

Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders.
Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he's sworn in as the nation's 47th president.
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91.
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing's human-rights record, pointing to issues faced by Indigenous Peoples.
Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin's liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election , prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law.
Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again.
Manitoba premier says work is underway on measures to fight election interference

Manitoba premier says work is underway on measures to fight election interference

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at protecting provincial elections from foreign interference, forged images and videos, and other issues that could unfairly affect the vote.
Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin's liberal capital after the Nov. 5 election , prompting state election officials to launch an investigation Thursday into whether the city clerk broke the law.
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