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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. CBC | World News
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Luigi Mangione extradited to New York to face federal murder, stalking charges
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Read More »U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signalled that it expects to reduce rates next year more slowly than previously thought, with inflation still well above the central bank’s two per cent target. CBC | World News
Read More »Unidentified New Jersey drone reports consume lawmakers at state, federal levels
A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” as lawmakers at all levels of government contend with a rash of reports of unknown craft in the sky. CBC | World News
Read More »Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries faces federal sex trafficking charges
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man were arrested Tuesday on charges of luring men into sex parties held around the world, sometimes by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer. CBC | World News
Read More »Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries faces federal sex trafficking charges
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man were arrested Tuesday on charges of luring men into sex parties held around the world, sometimes by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer. CBC | World News
Read More »Federal government plans to warn foreign ambassadors not to interfere in next election
The federal government plans to convene a meeting of foreign ambassadors next month to warn them not to interfere in the next election. CBC | World News
Read More »New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges, sources say
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump pleads not guilty to revised federal indictment in 2020 election case
Lawyers for Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on Thursday in court as his federal election subversion case resumed after a 10-month delay as the U.S. Supreme Court released a momentous opinion that affected proceedings. CBC | World News
Read More »Federal government to deliver budget money to 2024 Olympic, Paralympic athletes
The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada’s athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday’s announcement of $ 55-million infusion into the sport system. CBC | Sports News
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