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Candidates spar on economy and abortion as Harris takes on Trump in a way Biden could not

Candidates spar on economy and abortion as Harris takes on Trump in a way Biden could not

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first and possibly the last time.

Judge allows a man serving a 20-year prison sentence to remain on Alaska ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man who is serving a 20-year prison sentence can remain on Alaska’s ranked choice general election ballot in the race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Judge allows a man serving a 20-year prison sentence to remain on Alaska ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man who is serving a 20-year prison sentence can remain on Alaska’s ranked choice general election ballot in the race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The Trump campaign falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets

The Trump campaign falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and his allies are amplifying false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, another instance of the inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric Trump has promo
Greg Selinger, former Manitoba premier, is honoured with legislature portrait

Greg Selinger, former Manitoba premier, is honoured with legislature portrait

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger was surrounded by family, supporters and former colleagues Tuesday as his portrait was unveiled at the legislature.
Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events

Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is defending recent policy announcements at private party events, saying Albertans are kept in the know and shouldn't be caught off guard by her agenda.
Ontario's public broadcaster won't air doc on Russian soldiers amid TIFF protest

Ontario's public broadcaster won't air doc on Russian soldiers amid TIFF protest

Ontario's public broadcaster says it won't be airing a documentary about Russian soldiers it helped produce, amid protests against the film's screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing

Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism in an often combative congressional subcommittee hearing Tuesday over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during the time when the virus was spreading through nursing homes.
Montreal mayor faces criticism for blocking comments on social media accounts

Montreal mayor faces criticism for blocking comments on social media accounts

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is facing pushback for a decision to restrict access to her social media accounts, which her office says was an attempt to curb online hate.