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U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday is set to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his re-election effort.

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his re-election effort.

Toronto Public Health has ordered three restaurants on King Street West to close to protect the public from COVID-19. MARBL, King Taps, Casa Mezcal received orders on Friday night to close

Thousands of supporters of the far-right Proud Boys group were expected in Portland, Ore., on Saturday as police prepared for clashes in a city that has become the epicentre of sometimes deadly political violence in the run-up to the Nov. 3 election.

Police say a right-wing rally and counter-protests in Portland, Ore., have largely dispersed without serious violence Saturday, though they are investigating an assault after one person who was documenting the event was pushed to the ground and kicked in the face.

Police arrested three people at a far-right rally Saturday afternoon in Portland, Ore., and authorities say they're also investigating an assault after one person who was documenting the event was pushed to the ground and kicked in the face.

Dozens of people wearing militarized body armour are arriving early for a far-right rally on Saturday in Portland, Ore., that is expected to attract thousands who support U.S. President Donald Trump and his "law and order" re-election campaign.

The Proud Boys, a group that has been designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, described it as a free-speech event to support Trump and the police.

The Liberal government vowed in its speech from the throne this week to speed up the development of a legal framework to recognize First Nations policing as an essential service.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam are asking Canadians to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, with the number of cases of the respiratory infection continuing to increase.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam are asking Canadians to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, with the number of cases of the respiratory infection continuing to increase.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam are asking Canadians to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, with the number of cases of the respiratory infection continuing to increase.

Seven people were in custody on Saturday after a stabbing outside the former Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, including the suspected assailant, authorities said.

While the pandemic hit the bottom line of restaurants across the country, as summer arrived it was restaurateurs on P.E.I. who were hit the hardest.

Effective communication is key to managing a large-scale outbreak. But it's not an easy task, and the Quebec government appears to have sowed more confusion than clarity in recent weeks.

Lebanon's prime minister-designate resigned Saturday amid a political impasse over government formation, nearly a month after he was appointed to the job.

At sunset, a group of community volunteers and health-care professionals opened an unauthorized space in Lethbridge, Alta., in a tent for people with addictions to consume drugs.

At sunset, a group of community volunteers and health-care professionals opened an unauthorized space in Lethbridge for people with addictions to consume drugs.

At sunset, a group of community volunteers and health-care professionals opened an unauthorized space in Lethbridge, Alta., in a tent for people with addictions to consume drugs.

Tear gas is illegal in warfare under the Chemical Weapons Convention, and should be banned for use against civilians under international human rights law, write Vincent Wong, Natasha Williams and Maija Fiorante.

As online voting opens today for the Green Party leadership, 35,000 registered members are getting a chance to decide who will help shape that policy. Here is a look at some of the policies that could gain traction among the party's grassroots membership.

Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou will be in court next week launching their latest bid to halt extradition proceedings. But legal experts say the Huawei executive's fate may depend just as much on the results of an upcoming American election and shifting political calculations for the Trudeau government.

Democrats' options to try and prevent the Senate from voting to confirm U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court justice nominee are limited, experts say. While they may be able to delay a vote, there's little they can do to stop it.

Democrats' options to try and prevent the Senate from voting to confirm U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court justice nominee are limited, experts say. While they may be able to delay a vote, there's little they can do to stop it.

Canadians learned a lesson in the spring, when sports and fitness equipment became a scarce commodity due to the pandemic. As winter approaches, many are buying now for the season ahead, driving up prices for used goods and prompting retailers to start wait lists.

As COVID-19 cases surge across Canada and outbreaks in nursing homes flare up once again, experts say vulnerable elderly populations are at extreme risk in the second wave due to a lack of government action. 

As COVID-19 cases surge across Canada and outbreaks in nursing homes flare up once again, experts say vulnerable elderly populations are at extreme risk in the second wave due to a lack of government action. 

The Atlantic Loop got just a single mention in the speech from the throne this week — but if the project goes ahead, it could transform the energy market of eastern Canada, bringing billions of dollars and thousands of new jobs to the region in the process.

There was some hope that a reduction in carbon emissions due to the COVID-19 lockdown could be the silver lining to a tragic situation, but it’s unlikely to make a dent in the upward trend of Earth’s rising temperatures, as the planet recorded its second-warmest August on record.

Amid a final week full of laughter, tears and hugs, Joan Williams prepared for medical assistance in dying.

Canada hits 150,000 COVID-19 cases as parts of the country see a second wave. Are hospitals ready?

A 25-year-old Burlington, Ont., man who publicly discussed his role in ISIS and execution-style killings is now facing charges for allegedly lying about all of it.

Curious about how your views on campaign issues line up with the platforms of Saskatchewan's major parties? You’re in luck. CBC’s Vote Compass is back for the 2020 Saskatchewan election.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned world leaders on Friday of an impending "climate reckoning" and called on countries to join forces in creating a more equitable international system to confront 21st-century challenges.

Republicans are expecting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce Saturday that he is nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as he aims to put a historic stamp on the high court just weeks before the presidential election.

Republicans are expecting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce Saturday that he is nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as he aims to put a historic stamp on the high court just weeks before the presidential election.