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Massachusetts Officer Shot, Suspect Arrested After Barricade

TL/DR - A police officer in Wilbraham, Massachusetts was shot and seriously injured while responding to a call at a residence. A man barricaded inside the home began an exchange of gunfire with the police, leading to a standoff that involved multiple state police units and ended with the man's arrest. The suspect, who was also injured, was taken…

Canadian Diplomats Deterred by U.S. Gun Crime & Health-Care Issues

TL/DR - The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, a union representing Canadian diplomats abroad, is urging Global Affairs Canada to increase compensation for diplomats posted in the US. The union asserts that these diplomats face heightened risk of gun crime and challenges in accessing healthcare. However, Global Affairs Canada…

Sen. Sinema’s AZ Reelection Run: Is Time Running Out?

TL/DR - Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is approaching a deadline for her reelection campaign or a departure after 12 years in Washington. By April 8, she must gather over 40,000 signatures from registered voters to qualify for the November ballot. Sinema, who left the Democratic party 13 months ago, is currently 20 percentage points behind…

Ruby the Dog Saves Owner from Arbutus Lake in Michigan

TL/DR - A pet dog named Ruby saved her owner who had fallen into an icy lake in Michigan by aiding a police officer in a rescue operation. The police officer attached a rescue disc and rope to Ruby's collar and instructed the trapped owner to call her, which allowed him to grab the disc and get pulled to safety. The rescue was captured on Motor…