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Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November.
New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations.
Regina police chief removed from active duty pending complaint investigation

Regina police chief removed from active duty pending complaint investigation

REGINA — Regina's police chief has been temporarily removed from active duty pending the results of an investigation by the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission.
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections.
Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's fired "some" White House National Security Council officials, a move that comes a day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns directly to him about staff loyalty.
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs

Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it's going very well.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gearing up for a potential U.S. Senate run while no longer shadowed by a federal corruption investigation that hung over his rising profile in the Republican Party.
Georgia Republicans push last minute bill to limit public access to lawmaker and police records

Georgia Republicans push last minute bill to limit public access to lawmaker and police records

ATLANTA (AP) — With one day left of the legislative session, Georgia Republicans mustered together a proposal to limit public access to records about state lawmakers' communications and police reports.
A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump's campaign and then by his administration.
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University, adding to a list of Ivy League colleges that have had their federal money threatened as a result of t