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'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office.
The Latest | Court in Trump's hush money trial adjourns for the day following Hope Hicks' testimony

The Latest | Court in Trump's hush money trial adjourns for the day following Hope Hicks' testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — Hope Hicks took the stand Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, recounting in her testimony how she followed Trump from the real estate world to politics and how his 2016 presidential campaign was turned upside down following a le
New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report

New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's virtual health-care service is violating provincial law by failing to consistently provide services in French, the province's official languages commissioner says.
New Brunswick town's mayor defends policy that prohibits Pride banners on lampposts

New Brunswick town's mayor defends policy that prohibits Pride banners on lampposts

A New Brunswick mayor is defending her town’s new policy that will prohibit Pride banners from being displayed on lampposts in the community — a move a local LGBTQ group says sends a harmful message. During a council meeting Tuesday, Woodstock, N.B.
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election

Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election

ATLANTA (AP) — Several Democrats serving as their state's top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm

Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.
Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women's health

Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women's health

CALGARY — Alberta is expanding the screening process for all newborns in the province and supporting more research related to women's health.

Governing Saskatchewan Party raises $3.6M, leads in donations ahead of election

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party has received millions of more dollars in donations compared with rivals ahead of this year’s election. Fiscal returns to Elections Saskatchewan show the governing party raised $3.
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year

Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a directive the Biden administration released Friday.
Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

OTTAWA — Canada is providing $65 million in developmental funding and humanitarian relief to Lebanon, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Friday.
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