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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to Laos for ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to Laos for ASEAN Summit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Laos today to take part in the ASEAN Summit.
Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill was introduced in the U.S.
Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes

Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes

Two court rulings Monday bolstered abortion opponents, with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Texas could ban emergency abortions if they violate state law and Georgia's top court allowing enforcement of the abortion ban in that state.
Saskatchewan Party promises increase in tax credits for persons with disabilities

Saskatchewan Party promises increase in tax credits for persons with disabilities

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising to increase a set of tax credits for persons with disabilities if he's re-elected on Oct. 28.
Trump spoke to Putin as many as 7 times since leaving office, Bob Woodward reports in new book

Trump spoke to Putin as many as 7 times since leaving office, Bob Woodward reports in new book

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new bo
Book Review: 'Countdown 1960' shows parallels with this year's presidential election season

Book Review: 'Countdown 1960' shows parallels with this year's presidential election season

"Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever" is a look at a critical period in U.S. history that holds lessons for today. CNN news anchor Chris Wallace starts the book in January 1960, when U.
This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied - with steak

This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied - with steak

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — During an October debate, Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy took a shot at his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester , for ” eating lobbyist steak ″ while the Republican fought in Afghanistan.
Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA — A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households.
Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill was introduced in the U.S.
What polling shows about Black voters' views of Harris and Trump

What polling shows about Black voters' views of Harris and Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris , but they’re less sure that she would change the country for the better, according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Aff