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Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

Timeline: What has happened in Canada since Oct. 7, 2023

OTTAWA — The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the immediate Israeli retaliation that followed, sent shockwaves throughout the world that have shaken Canada culturally and politically.
As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses

As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For more than two decades, the low rent on Marina Maalouf’s apartment in a blocky affordable housing development in Los Angeles’ Chinatown was a saving grace for her family, including a granddaughter who has autism.
Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.

Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While Americans continue to struggle under unrelentingly high rents , as many as 223,000 affordable housing units across the U.S. could disappear in the next five years alone.
Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost

Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost

Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he's elected to the White House again.
Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical

Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turning Point’s representatives have made two things clear in meetings with state and local Republican leaders — Donald Trump has blessed their conservative organization to help lead his get-out-the-vote effort, and local party offi
New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump

New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's economic plans.
For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans

For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Soon, the ballots will be cast, the polls will close and a campaign marked by assassination attempts, animosity and anxiety will come to an end. But for U.S.
Harris talks abortion and more on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic ticket steps up interviews

Harris talks abortion and more on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic ticket steps up interviews

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket on Sunday by appearing on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast about abortion, sexual abuse and other issues that resonate with women, working in some digs a
Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw clash over abortion and immigration in New Jersey Senate debate

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw clash over abortion and immigration in New Jersey Senate debate

NUTLEY, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Rep.
How important is Wisconsin? Trump's now visited 4 times in 8 days

How important is Wisconsin? Trump's now visited 4 times in 8 days

JUNEAU, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and turnout machine.