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Report details 'staggering' church sex abuse in Maryland

Report details 'staggering' church sex abuse in Maryland

BALTIMORE (AP) — More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused over 600 children and often escaped accountability, according to a long-awaited state report released Wednesday that revealed the scope of abuse spanning 80 years and accused church leaders of decades of coverups.
Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash

Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash

HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN — Church bells are to ring today in Humboldt at the same time as the deadly bus crash brought unimaginable tragedy to the small Saskatchewan city five years ago.
US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests

US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Risking China's anger, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday as a “great friend of America" in a fraught show of U.S. support at a rare high-level, bipartisan meeting on U.S. soil.
China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting

China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China vowed reprisals against Taiwan after a meeting between the United States House speaker and the island's president, saying Thursday that the U.S. was on a “wrong and dangerous road."
Chinese President Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks

Chinese President Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Thursday for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to him to “bring Russia to its senses,” but Xi gave no indication Beijing would use its leverage as Vladimir Putin's diplomatic partner to press for a settlement.
Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK

Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a week after she was overheard on a leaked phone call offering to help an accused with his upcoming criminal trial, says MLAs and cabinet ministers are not free to engage in such discussions because the system must be independent.
Trump arrest prompts Jesus comparisons: 'Spiritual warfare'

Trump arrest prompts Jesus comparisons: 'Spiritual warfare'

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the most devoted Trump conspiracy theorists, there are no coincidences and timing is everything.
Indigenous child-welfare settlement heading back to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

Indigenous child-welfare settlement heading back to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

OTTAWA — A multibillion-dollar settlement for children and families harmed by Ottawa's underfunding of on-reserve services is heading back to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for approval, as both sides seek to turn the page on a dark chapter in Canada's history.
'Freedom Convoy' in 'full swing' when emergency law invoked, feds tell court

'Freedom Convoy' in 'full swing' when emergency law invoked, feds tell court

OTTAWA — A federal lawyer says the "Freedom Convoy" movement was still in "full swing" the day the Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act early last year, justifying the extraordinary measures.
Small businesses not getting what they were promised in aid to offset carbon price

Small businesses not getting what they were promised in aid to offset carbon price

OTTAWA — Small businesses in Canada have received less than 10 per cent of the financial aid they were promised to help them offset the costs of the national price on carbon emissions.
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