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Work continues on alert system for missing Indigenous women: minister

Work continues on alert system for missing Indigenous women: minister

WINNIPEG — The federal government says it's making progress on a pilot program for an alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl is missing.
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Biden says he doesn't know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US election

Biden says he doesn't know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday , and said he didn't know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S.
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Canada announces funding for African countries, scientific research at Francophonie

Canada announces funding for African countries, scientific research at Francophonie

PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce funding to support French-speaking African countries and initiatives to promote the French language in the Francophonie.
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4 voters charged with intentionally voting twice in Michigan primary election

4 voters charged with intentionally voting twice in Michigan primary election

DETROIT (AP) — Four people intentionally voted twice in Michigan's summer primary election, the state attorney general said Friday as she announced felony charges against the suburban Detroit residents as well as part-time employees accused of enabli
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Moe promises increased first home tax credit, return of home renovation credit

Moe promises increased first home tax credit, return of home renovation credit

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says if re-elected his party would increase and reintroduce a pair of tax credits designed to help current and prospective homeowners.
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4 voters charged with intentionally voting twice in Michigan primary election

DETROIT (AP) — Four people intentionally voted twice in Michigan's summer primary election, the state attorney general said Friday as she announced felony charges against the suburban Detroit residents as well as public employees accused of enabling
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Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next week

Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is planning to hit key swing states to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House, starting next Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
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Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in apparent violation of federal law

Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in apparent violation of federal law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voter advocacy organizations have put Ohio's Republican elections chief on notice that voters are being systematically removed from the rolls in several counties in apparent violation of federal law.
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Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

Nova Scotia reveals $25-million deal with Airbus to replace wildfire helicopter fleet

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it has a $25-million deal with aerospace giant Airbus for four new helicopters to fight wildfires.
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