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Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

TORONTO (AP) — Retired NHL great Wayne Gretzky downplayed his influence on Donald Trump in his first public comments since the U.S. president began his second term and began making references to making Canada the 51st state .
Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

TORONTO (AP) — Retired NHL great Wayne Gretzky downplayed his influence on Donald Trump in his first public comments since the U.S. president began his second term and began making references to making Canada the 51st state .
Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this month

Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this month

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it's not backing off its latest deadline for New York to end its $9 congestion toll on drivers entering the most traffic-snarled parts of Manhattan, despite a recent court filing that indicated the charge wo
Waiver allows Trump administration to bypass environmental rules to build more border walls

Waiver allows Trump administration to bypass environmental rules to build more border walls

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A waiver issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security allows the federal government to bypass environmental regulations and begin construction to add more barriers along the U.
Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
Army to begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for Arlington National Cemetery funerals

Army to begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for Arlington National Cemetery funerals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army will soon begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, phasing in the long-held tradition after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses.
Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI

Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing t
New offers for buyouts and early retirement offered to Homeland Security staff

New offers for buyouts and early retirement offered to Homeland Security staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security is offering buyouts and early retirement options to staffers, as the Trump administration pushes forward with efforts to reduce and reshape the federal workforce, according to an email obtained by
Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an investment in patriotism and Canadian culture.
National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes.
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