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Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort show a more private side and connect with voters

Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort show a more private side and connect with voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the biggest challenges for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the final stretch of the campaign is introducing herself to voters before her Republican rival, Donald Trump , has a chance to define her.
Military surplus store in Calgary, destination of celebrity shoppers, closing doors

Military surplus store in Calgary, destination of celebrity shoppers, closing doors

CALGARY — Cher, Anthony Hopkins, Heath Ledger, Alec Baldwin and Tom Hardy are just a few of the celebrities John Cumming met while growing up in his family's military surplus store.
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters

House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is heeding the demands of the more conservative wing of his Republican conference and has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months and require st
Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

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Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected

Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' record of defending LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday night, pledging to a supportive crowd that she will advance their cause if elected president.
A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it's being auctioned for millions

A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it's being auctioned for millions

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It's in good enough condition that he can handle it, carefully, with clean, bare hands.
Premier says Manitoba grand chief to lie in state at provincial legislature

Premier says Manitoba grand chief to lie in state at provincial legislature

WINNIPEG — Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will lie in state at the provincial legislature following her sudden death.
Montreal byelection candidates go door-to-door on early voting day

Montreal byelection candidates go door-to-door on early voting day

MONTREAL — Advanced voting kicked off on Friday in Montreal’s LaSalle-Émard-Verdun riding, and party leaders are helping get out the vote as the federal byelection on Sept. 16. draws nearer.
As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

University of Southern California law student Elizabeth Howell-Egan isn’t allowed on campus because of her role in last spring’s anti-war protests , but she is keeping up her activism.
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

MONTREAL — Quebecers who want to arrange a medically assisted death before their condition leaves them unable to grant consent can do so as of next month, the province announced Saturday as it unveiled details of a plan to grant such requests without