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The complicated legacy of the capital's longest-serving mayor

The complicated legacy of the capital's longest-serving mayor

OTTAWA — At the end of a dozen years, Mayor Jim Watson's office is looking pretty sparse. He's auctioned off many of the adornments that have hung on the walls for years, and only a few remain.

Baby reported missing in migrant capsizing off Italy island

ROME (AP) — Rescuers searched the waters near a southern Italian island Sunday for a 2-week-old baby girl reported missing after a migrant boat capsized.
Ten races to watch in Monday's municipal elections across Ontario

Ten races to watch in Monday's municipal elections across Ontario

Municipal elections are taking place Monday across Ontario. Here are 10 mayoral races to watch: Hamilton Former NDP leader Andrea Horwath is attempting to start a new chapter in her political career by going back to where it began.
Trump company set for criminal trial in off-books pay scheme

Trump company set for criminal trial in off-books pay scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — More than three years after Manhattan prosecutors started investigating Donald Trump — after going to the Supreme Court twice to gain access to his tax records — the only criminal trial to arise from their efforts is about to begin.
Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

SACHS HARBOUR, N.W.T. — Austin Larocque says he doesn't know when he may get most of his worldly possessions, currently sitting in a shipping container in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T.
Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siege

Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siege

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a telephone call days after the 2020 election, Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes urged followers to go to Washington and fight to keep President Donald Trump in office.
In new book, Maggie Haberman considers Trump's future by delving into his past

In new book, Maggie Haberman considers Trump's future by delving into his past

WASHINGTON — Whether she's in pursuit of a story or just navigating New York's legendary rush-hour traffic, it's never a good idea to get in Maggie Haberman's way.
Nova Scotia's retirement home for captive whales facing obstacles, delays: documents

Nova Scotia's retirement home for captive whales facing obstacles, delays: documents

HALIFAX — An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales is at least five years behind its original schedule, newly released documents show.
China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision
Questions swirl after China's former leader Hu leaves event

Questions swirl after China's former leader Hu leaves event

BEIJING (AP) — The twice-a-decade congress of China's ruling Communist Party is a tightly choreographed event.
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