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US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

GENEVA (AP) — The lead U.S.
What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center

What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after the arrest of Newark’s mayor set off a scrum outside the complex.
A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight

A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Congressional Republicans say their plan to sell potentially hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land will generate revenue and ease growth pressures in booming Western cities.
'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

EDMONTON — Row after row of Canadian flags fly high atop tall poles over manicured lawns in a southern Alberta town that's also home to the province's premier, her husband and their dog. Kathleen Sokvitne has lived on the street in High River, Alta.
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: HBC Hudson's Bay is expected to return to court Tuesday to seek permission to extend its creditor protection, currently in place until May 15, to July 31.
Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate

Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state's open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.
Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first

Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Before they can name their next presidential nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first.
Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain

Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain

MONTREAL — As Alberta flirts with the possibility of a referendum on separation, Quebec sovereigntists are watching with interest — and a healthy dose of skepticism.
Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchants

Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchants

LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the biggest jewelry center in the United States, Alberto Hernandez fired up his machine on a recent day and waited until it glowed bright orange inside before shoveling in an assortment of rings, earrings and necklaces weighing
US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made'

US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made'

GENEVA (AP) — President Donald Trump said “great progress” was being made in ongoing U.S.