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N.S. committee recommends raising minimum wage to $15 an hour six months earlier

N.S. committee recommends raising minimum wage to $15 an hour six months earlier

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia legislature committee is recommending that the province raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour six months earlier than planned. The committee says the minimum wage should rise to $14.
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Diocese challenges Maine law allowing older sex abuse claims

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is challenging a Maine law that eliminated the statue of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing a wave of new lawsuits.
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As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers

As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Shubham Chandra knows how dangerous the coronavirus can be: He lost his dad during the pandemic.
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EXPLAINER: Capitol riot investigation growing 2 years later

EXPLAINER: Capitol riot investigation growing 2 years later

The largest investigation in the Justice Department's history keeps growing two years after a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol and challenged the foundations of American democracy.
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US, Turkey sanction alleged Islamic State Group supporters

US, Turkey sanction alleged Islamic State Group supporters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. said Thursday it has worked with Turkey to impose sanctions on four people and two firms that it says provided financial support to the Islamic State group.
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NH Dems ask national party not to 'punish' them on primary

NH Dems ask national party not to 'punish' them on primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Hampshire Democrats on Thursday asked the national party not to “punish” them while overhauling its 2024 presidential primary calendar , arguing that implementing the proposed shakeup may amount to a “poison pill” against their
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US changes to Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request

US changes to Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Thursday it has adopted Turkey’s preferred spelling for the name of the country , Turkiye, acceding to a request from the NATO ally after several months of hesitation.
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Pennsylvania Sen. Casey to undergo prostate cancer surgery

Pennsylvania Sen. Casey to undergo prostate cancer surgery

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Thursday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery. Casey, 62, said in a statement that he was diagnosed last month.
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Seoul: Kim's daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule

Seoul: Kim's daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s disclosure of his daughter in recent public events was likely an attempt to show his people that one of his children would one day inherit his power in what would be the country’s third here
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Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary

Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday will present the nation's second highest civilian award to 12 individuals involved in defending the Capitol during the insurrection on Jan.
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