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Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta as members of Canada's Jewish and Iranian communities fear for those caught in the violence.
A teenager with a job making burritos became a powerful Minnesota lawmaker who trained service dogs

A teenager with a job making burritos became a powerful Minnesota lawmaker who trained service dogs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Melissa Hortman' s influence at the Minnesota Capitol and her power as a Democratic leader to shape the course of a deeply divided Legislature were a far cry from her job as a teenager making chili-cheese burritos and overshadowed
A teenager with a job making burritos became a powerful Minnesota lawmaker who trained service dogs

A teenager with a job making burritos became a powerful Minnesota lawmaker who trained service dogs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Melissa Hortman' s influence at the Minnesota Capitol and her power as a Democratic leader to shape the course of a deeply divided Legislature were a far cry from her job as a teenager making chili-cheese burritos and overshadowed
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary

Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary

The assassination of a Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife at their homes are just the latest addition to a long and unsettling roll call of political violence in the United States.
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed "in the here and now," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: G7 G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alta., for their annual meeting, which starts Sunday.
Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role

Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role

ATLANTA (AP) — In North Carolina, it was a lawsuit over the state's voter registration records. In Arizona and Wisconsin , it was a letter to state election officials warning of potential administrative violations.
The GOP's big bill would bring changes to Medicaid for millions

The GOP's big bill would bring changes to Medicaid for millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has been clear about his red line as the Senate takes up the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act : no Medicaid cuts.
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days.
Wildfire near Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úbeing held, no longer burning out of control

Wildfire near Âé¶¹Éç¹ú²úbeing held, no longer burning out of control

Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C.