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New Brunswick election: Greens promise to guarantee right to a healthy environment

New Brunswick election: Greens promise to guarantee right to a healthy environment

FREDERICTON — The leader of New Brunswick's Green Party is promising to pass a law that would guarantee the right to a healthy environment if his party is elected to govern on Oct. 21. David Coon was campaigning in Saint John, N.B., on Wednesday.
Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power

Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump “resorted to crimes” in a failed bid to cling to power after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a newly unsealed court filing that argues that the former president is not entitled to immunity from pro
Ontario considering buying back Highway 407, Premier Doug Ford says

Ontario considering buying back Highway 407, Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario is considering buying back the tolled Highway 407, possibly in addition to building a massive tunnel under Highway 401 in a bid to ease congestion, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign's final weeks

Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign's final weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) — A trio of new trials — a devastating hurricane , expanding conflict in the Mideast and a dockworkers strike that threatens the U.S.
Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others

Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they are pursuing “several related investigations” that could lead to additional corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indictments for people in his orbit.
Coach praises Tim Walz's son for helping protect other kids after shooting

Coach praises Tim Walz's son for helping protect other kids after shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the issue of gun violence came up at the vice presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had a personal story to tell: His teenage son, Gus, had been at a sports center last year when a shooting took place.
New Mexico residents with felony convictions are wrongly being denied ballot access, lawsuit says

New Mexico residents with felony convictions are wrongly being denied ballot access, lawsuit says

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some New Mexico residents with felony convictions have been wrongly denied ballot access despite state lawmakers restoring their voting rights last year, a lawsuit alleges.
Court says betting on U.S. congressional elections can resume, for now

Court says betting on U.S. congressional elections can resume, for now

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections can resume, at least temporarily, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The U.S.
Saskatchewan NDP blasts Scott Moe for tax hikes while in office

Saskatchewan NDP blasts Scott Moe for tax hikes while in office

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democrats say Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party can't be trusted to reduce taxes.
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

WASHINGTON (AP) — Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race, the head of the nation’s cybersecurity agency said