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Peltola leads House challengers in new fundraising reports

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, of Alaska, reported raising $2.3 million in just over three weeks in September, leaving the Democrat with a large cash advantage over Republican rivals Sarah Palin and Nick Begich heading into the Nov.
Ford says he supported use of Emergencies Act, but Ontario turned down plea for help

Ford says he supported use of Emergencies Act, but Ontario turned down plea for help

Ontario's premier said Monday that he supported the federal government's measures aimed at ending the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protests last winter, but documents filed with an inquiry show the provincial government turned down a request to get dir
US hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions

US hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Monday that it has sanctioned a group of high-ranking members of the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group, who act as key middle men between the group and local companies in Somalia.
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine-War

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine-War

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced a wave of Russian drone attacks and strongly urged the country’s allies to provide it with air defense weapons.
Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race

Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The retirement of Oregon’s longest serving congressman, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, has created an open seat in the state's sprawling 4th District in the western part of the state.
Condolences roll in as union calls for inquiry into fatal Newfoundland refinery fire

Condolences roll in as union calls for inquiry into fatal Newfoundland refinery fire

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Condolences are rolling in for a man who died Saturday after an explosion last month at a former Newfoundland oil refinery.
House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'

House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s private company arranged for the Secret Service to pay for rooms at his properties in excess of government-approved rates at least 40 times during his presidency, including two charges for more than $1,100 per night, ac
By the numbers: How much the 'Freedom Convoy' cost the city of Ottawa

By the numbers: How much the 'Freedom Convoy' cost the city of Ottawa

OTTAWA — The city of Ottawa opened its books to show how much the "Freedom Convoy" protest last winter cost, and the pressure it placed upon city services.
Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking to give people born in American Samoa U.S. citizenship.
Scholz overrides allies, keeps 3 German nuke plants running

Scholz overrides allies, keeps 3 German nuke plants running

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ordered ministers Monday to prepare to keep all of the country's three remaining nuclear plants running until mid-April, putting his foot down on an issue that had threatened to split his three-party govern