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Trump calls it the 'center of the universe.' Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

Trump calls it the 'center of the universe.' Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence that surrounds President-elect Donald Trump’s vast south Florida estate.
Takeaways from AP's reporting on Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress

Takeaways from AP's reporting on Sarah McBride, the first openly trans person elected to Congress

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Sarah McBride made history in Delaware as the first openly transgender state senator in the United States. Now she's making history again, recently elected as the first openly trans member of Congress.
Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace

Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace

DOVER, Del. (AP) — It was her last day in session as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her tiny office at the state Capitol, preparing farewell remarks.
Manitoba premier promises help for small businesses, eyes Trump fallout

Manitoba premier promises help for small businesses, eyes Trump fallout

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began. The result is seen and felt every day.
Jimmy Carter sought to expand democracy worldwide long after he left the White House

Jimmy Carter sought to expand democracy worldwide long after he left the White House

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Amid everything else on his desk — the Iran hostage crisis, domestic economic turmoil, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and a grueling 1980 reelection fight — President Jimmy Carter elevated the independence of a country in
A guide to funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter

A guide to funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON (AP) — Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, D.C., beginning Saturday, Jan. 4, and concluding Thursday, Jan. 9.
Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party

Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats’ losses didn’t end on Election Day — a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus. In a post on social media, Rep.
Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world

Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Johnny Jones found out about Jimmy Carter's death within a matter of minutes. That's how it works in a small town, even for a former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winner known throughout the world.
Federal government plans to extend deadline for charitable donation tax deductions

Federal government plans to extend deadline for charitable donation tax deductions

The federal government plans to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February.
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