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The nearly century-old rule requires broadcasters to give equal opportunity to candidates who are running for the same position. Talk shows have long been exempt, but the FCC under Trump is changing that, according to experts.

Late Show host Stephen Colbert is accusing CBS of forbidding him to air his interview with James Talarico — a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate — citing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules about ensuring a level playing field during elections. Andrew Chang breaks down Colbert's comments about the regulations, explains how they actually work, and puts it all in context with President Donald Trump's ongoing fight against late-night TV.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and ...

Premier Danielle Smith said the province is facing combined pressures from decreased revenues as oil prices trend lower and increased costs of covering services for a rapidly growing population.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is Norway's powerhouse cross-country skier who set another record on Wednesday by winning his fifth gold medal of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He's now just under highly decorated U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps on the list of athletes with the most Olympic golds. So, what makes him so good?

Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing and presumed dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said Wednesday, making it the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in more than four decades.

An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.

The Israel Defence Forces have given CBC News an official explanation for the destruction of a cemetery holding the remains of 22 Canadian soldiers who died serving as peacekeepers in the Middle East in the 1950s and '60s. The IDF says they were destroying a Hamas tunnel. An officer said the IDF had dug to a depth of 20 to 30 metres and could not give any assurance that human remains had been protected or preserved.

A deal that saw a Pokémon card sell for a record-breaking $16.5 million US has the finger prints of Whitbourne, N.L. on it.

Canada is expanding its Express Entry immigration stream so it can bring in a range of skilled workers it says are necessary to grow the economy and defend the country.

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissionsand fight climate change.

Canada's women's hockey team will play the U.S. in the Olympics final on Thursday, while the men's team will play Finland in a semifinal Friday.

The city remained under a yellow weather warning after snow, freezing rain and ice pellets cancelled school buses, delayed commutes and led to car crashes throughout the region.

William Dandjinou hasn't been the star of these Games, as many had predicted, but he finds joy in his teammate's success.

Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge are under an orange alert Wednesday.

Jeneroux said after talking with his family and constituents he realizes now he can best serve the country from the Liberal benches.

Our live coverage has everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

“It took place quickly, I had no warning, it was puzzling, I was baffled, and I have to say I felt betrayed.”

The suburban Montreal constituency of Terrebonne is one of three ridings set to host byelections — but is the only one not considered a safe Liberal seat.

Ontario's premier took a notably different tone about the possibility than he did in 2023.

Crosby left the game early due to injury and Canada used him as inspiration to emerge with a spot in the medal round after white-knuckle overtime triumph at the Winter Olympics.

Berlin in negotiations that could lead to the purchase of over 35 additional U.S.-made fighter jets

Boosting tensions could undo positive steps of recent years, Sergei Lavrov warns

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday repeatedly said during a landmark trial over youth social media addiction that the Facebook and Instagram operator does not allow kids under 13 on its platforms, despite being confronted with evidence suggesting they were a key demographic.

Term was set to end in fall 2027 but potential National Rally victory in France could complicate selection of successor

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead of next year's French presidential election, to give outgoing French leader Emmanuel Macron an input into picking her successor, the Financial Times said on Wednesday.

Vladislav Krasnov says he could face 20 years in prison for anti-Putin activities if he is sent back to Russia

Six skiers were rescued after the avalanche near Lake Tahoe, while one person is still missing. Continued bad weather is making conditions difficult for searchers.

Facebook founder pressed on whether products were designed to be addictive

U.S. President is expected to announce that member states have pledged more than US$5-billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Six others from the same group of skiers were rescued on Tuesday

The mysterious depths of the Antarctic Ocean are home to only a handful of sea creatures.

Peru’s Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office, triggering a fresh wave of political instability weeks before April's presidential election.

The report's authors said transnational repression is 'a widespread phenomenon' and 'a threat that is increasing,' with several countries pursuing it at different degrees.

The investigation surrounds limiting sales of illegal products in the EU, including items that amount to child sexual abuse material such as 'child-like sex dolls.'

Investigators had spoken to nearly 100 witnesses as of Monday evening as they attempt to piece together what happened inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

A preliminary report details that Kurt Van Dyke's body showed signs of strangulation and multiple stab wounds. An autopsy will be conducted.

Iran said it will close the Strait of Hormuz for several hours for live fire military exercises and the United States ramps up its military forces in the region.

New statistics suggest Canadian border officers are playing an increasing role in combating the gangs that have spread fear in cities with large South Asian populations.

Prosecutors say that the defendant had made 'several attempts' to buy weapons illegally outside the country and to bring them to Austria.

That's in spite of comments from Immigration Minister Lena Diab, who recently acknowledged that many Ukrainians who came to Canada on temporary visas are here to stay.

The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.

The assistant chief, Jamiel Altaheri, resigned almost immediately after starting the job, after The New York Times asked about misconduct allegations while he was a police chief in Michigan.

Meta’s chief executive said users spent a lot of time on Instagram because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the United States has built up its presence in the region in recent weeks. Now it’s sending even more firepower.

How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.

The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

The steamer Lac La Belle, which was carrying passengers and cargo, sank in a storm in 1872. Eight people died when one of its lifeboats capsized.

The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.

The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots in the foundational plan for Anthropic.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.

Traders think there's a roughly 50% of the Fed cutting rates in June, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Perhaps they should start considering the possibility of higher interest rates, too.

Geopolitics will be the main theme of the day, with markets watching the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia.

Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Thursday, with several bourses in the region returning from the Lunar New Year holiday.

Nvidia is expanding its partnerships in India, including with venture capital firms, as it bets on the country's AI ecosystem that has drawn massive Big Tech investments. 

India is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, giving Washington its biggest win yet in the race to shape and influence who has access to advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure supply chains. 

Investors weighed the Fed meeting minutes and awaited more economic data.

Anthropic landed a $200 million Defense contract last year, as did AI rivals OpenAI, Google and xAI.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

Oil traders are worried that war between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a major disruption of crude supplies in the Middle East.

Despite Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has moved to expand control over the West Bank — to the condemnation of Britain and others at a U.N. Security Council meeting.

President Donald Trump will gather officials from dozens of countries in Washington to hear a status report on his peace plan for Gaza, though serious stumbling blocks remain.

After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been “difficult but businesslike.”

The case against Yoon Suk Yeol marks a pivotal moment for South Korea’s democracy and could mark the second time a leader is sentenced to death for insurrection.

The clash over an investigation into suspected unlicensed ritual circumcisions underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Europe under President Trump.

Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.

An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro.

Three new strikes against alleged South American drug boats come as the Pentagon pulls its warships back from the region to refocus on the Middle East.

High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia’s side, but Moscow isn’t backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.

The meeting Tuesday occurred against the backdrop of an expanded U.S. military presence in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump threatens to attack Iran if a deal cannot be reached.

The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

Lawyers for the pair say thousands of veterans could potentially be impacted.

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.

BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.

Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

The exceptionally wet start to 2026 will see one Cornish village expected to be confirmed as recording 50 continuous days of rain as Matt Taylor explains.

Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.

Col. Dave Butler was reportedly ousted after a long career as a public affairs official for the U.S. Army

US president warns of ‘big mistake’ and ‘blight’ on ally – one day after backing agreement

Rare Gem Talent School in Kenya uses hands-on lessons for students with dyslexia

Meanwhile, her husband, Donald Trump, ranked the worst out of 20 presidents

President says military discussed issues seriously but ‘sensitive political matters’ not addressed properly

Diplomats for Russia and Ukraine have been sitting down for US-brokered peace talks in Geneva - the most recent ended after just two hours

Afghanistan is facing a surging child malnutrition crisis as aid cuts leave most families without food or treatment

Flights into the East Coast hub in New Jersey were temporarily suspended on Wednesday evening

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress

The Massachusetts couple’s daughters said Tuesday their family is devastated by the loss and grateful for the first responders and local community