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Ottawa offers some 'lost Canadians' citizenship after legislation delayed

Ottawa offers some 'lost Canadians' citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving "lost Canadians" a chance to receive Canadian citizenship, while a judge has said there's not enough evidence on how this interim citizenship program will work to back the government's request for a
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The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown

The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats.
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The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?

The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?

The Trump administration is pushing for the the U.S. Supreme Court to allow some restrictions on birthright citizenship even as legal battles continue over President Donald Trump's orders to end what has long been seen as a constitutional promise.
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More shots fired at Oregon Tesla dealership in ongoing vandalism since Musk began advising Trump

More shots fired at Oregon Tesla dealership in ongoing vandalism since Musk began advising Trump

TIGARD, Ore. (AP) — Gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Oregon on Thursday for the second time in a week in ongoing vandalism and protests around the country since CEO Elon Musk became a key figure in the Trump administration. Around 4:15 a.
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Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal funding

Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants. Some have announced layoffs.
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FEMA sued over hold on funds for upgrading nation's emergency alert system

FEMA sued over hold on funds for upgrading nation's emergency alert system

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government's steward of funding for public broadcasting stations sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its pause in grant payments for upgrading the nation’s emergency alert system.
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DC fears revenue cliff as Congress debates its financial future

DC fears revenue cliff as Congress debates its financial future

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C.
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Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

TORONTO — Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don't get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
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Kuwait frees 10 jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Kuwait frees 10 jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kuwait has released 10 American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies.
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'Time-waster:' Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

'Time-waster:' Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

WINNIPEG — The group representing Manitoba doctors is renewing calls to eliminate sick notes as they pay a burden on a health-care system already overworked by a shortage of family doctors. "Sick notes are a time-waster for physicians," Dr.
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