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A look at notable impeachments in US history, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

A look at notable impeachments in US history, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial— in which he was acquitted Saturday on corruption allegations — is among several such proceedings that have occurred in U.S. history. Impeachment is a political proceeding, not a court one.
Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's acquittal in his impeachment trial

Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's acquittal in his impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A timeline of events that led to acquittal of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial in the state Senate. The trial started Sept. 5 and ended Sept. 16.
Trial by social media: Court struggles under weight of 'Freedom Convoy' evidence

Trial by social media: Court struggles under weight of 'Freedom Convoy' evidence

OTTAWA — As thousands of demonstrators clogged the streets around Parliament Hill in early 2022, many of them had phones in hand, taking video of the different scenes around them for almost three weeks.
Republican presidential candidates mostly overlook New Hampshire in an effort to blunt Trump in Iowa

Republican presidential candidates mostly overlook New Hampshire in an effort to blunt Trump in Iowa

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Once upon a time, the moderates, the mavericks and the underdogs in presidential politics had a chance to break through in New Hampshire . Former Sen.
Winemakers, NDP call for removal of Ontario retail winery tax

Winemakers, NDP call for removal of Ontario retail winery tax

TORONTO — Jakub Lipinski recounts a long-running joke in Ontario's Niagara Region: if you want to make a small fortune in wine, you start with a big fortune.
UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden's goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions

UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden's goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of President Joe Biden 's top goals — fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions — are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the coun
Special UN summit, protests, week of talk turn up heat on fossil fuels and global warming

Special UN summit, protests, week of talk turn up heat on fossil fuels and global warming

The heat is about to be turned up on fossil fuels, the United States and President Joe Biden.
Montreal's Mount Royal Park is getting a makeover. What would architect Olmsted say?

Montreal's Mount Royal Park is getting a makeover. What would architect Olmsted say?

Montreal plans to fundamentally alter its lush, mountain playground.
Louisiana governor candidates face off in debate highlighting abortion ban and police brutality

Louisiana governor candidates face off in debate highlighting abortion ban and police brutality

BATON ROUGE, La.
Uncertain and afraid: Florida’s immigrants grapple with a disrupted reality under new law

Uncertain and afraid: Florida’s immigrants grapple with a disrupted reality under new law

MIAMI (AP) — For many in Florida’s vast immigrant community, daily life in recent months has become one governed entirely by fear. Some try to drive as little as possible and make fewer trips to the supermarket.
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