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FACT FOCUS: A Craigslist ad is not proof of paid protesters in LA. It was posted as a prank

FACT FOCUS: A Craigslist ad is not proof of paid protesters in LA. It was posted as a prank

As demonstrations in Los Angeles over immigration raids unfolded in recent days, social media users falsely cited a Craigslist ad as evidence that protesters had been paid to participate.
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate change adaptation.
US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Credit rating agency says Manitoba's recent tax changes outweigh affordability offers

Credit rating agency says Manitoba's recent tax changes outweigh affordability offers

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is expected to use more "revenue levers," similar to its recent income and property tax changes, as part of its plan to reduce the deficit, a credit-rating agency report says.
Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional several laws restricting abortion access , including a ban beyond 20 weeks of gestation.
DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the nation's capital cleans up from the culmination of World Pride this past weekend, focus now shifts to a very different massive event — Saturday's military parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday o
The Latest: Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA will cost $134 million

The Latest: Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA will cost $134 million

After persistent questioning from members of Congress on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who provided the amount it would cost to send the National Guard and Marines to immigration
National Guard troops in LA, the latest in long history of deployments during civil rights protests

National Guard troops in LA, the latest in long history of deployments during civil rights protests

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles to stop protests against his immigration crackdown isn’t the first time an elected U.S. official has sent troops to thwart unrest over civil rights.
Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power

Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's highest court on Tuesday overturned four rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year's general election, ruling the board overstepped its authority and intruded on lawmaking power reserved for legislators u
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline — leaving many First Nations people unable to access on-reserve housing,