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Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote

Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote

With a star-studded cast of celebrities and influencers, the Voto Latino Foundation launched a $5 million initiative Tuesday to encourage Latinos to vote in the upcoming election.
A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California's wine country

A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a $600M casino in California's wine country

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For decades a small, landless tribe in Northern California has been on a mission to get land, open a casino and tap into the gaming market enjoyed by so many other tribes that earn millions of dollars annually.
N.B. election: Conservative candidate compares LGBTQ policy to residential schools

N.B. election: Conservative candidate compares LGBTQ policy to residential schools

FREDERICTON — A Progressive Conservative candidate in New Brunswick's election is facing calls to withdraw after she compared the province's former policy on gender identity in schools with the residential school system.
Harris will tour Helene devastation in Georgia, North Carolina as storm scrambles campaign schedule

Harris will tour Helene devastation in Georgia, North Carolina as storm scrambles campaign schedule

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will tour damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and North Carolina as the deadly storm roils the political calendar just over a month from Election Day.

Two nominees for West Virginia governor agree to Oct. 29 debate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The two major-party nominees for West Virginia governor said Tuesday they have agreed to participate in a debate. The debate between Democrat Steve Williams and Republican Patrick Morrisey will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct.
Montana US Senate candidate says derogatory comments about Native Americans were 'insensitive'

Montana US Senate candidate says derogatory comments about Native Americans were 'insensitive'

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy acknowledged Monday that derogatory remarks he made last year about Native Americans were “insensitive.
US sanctions extremist West Bank settler group for violence against Palestinians

US sanctions extremist West Bank settler group for violence against Palestinians

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Hilltop Youth , a group of extremist settlers in the Israeli -occupied West Bank who attack Palestinians and their property.
A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades

A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades

REGINA — Saskatchewan's provincial election campaign has begun, with polling day on Oct. 28.
Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign

Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign

REGINA — The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to grow the economy, jobs and the population.
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck

Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck

REGINA — Saskatchewan's general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask.