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Canada and allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

Canada and allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

OTTAWA — Canada joined the United States, other G7 allies and several Middle Eastern nations Thursday to call for an immediate ceasefire at the Israel-Lebanon border after a dramatic increase in airstrikes in recent days, but Israeli Prime Minister B
Louisiana prosecutors drop most serious charge in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene

Louisiana prosecutors drop most serious charge in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene

Louisiana prosecutors on Thursday dismissed the most serious remaining charge in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, dropping a negligent homicide count against a veteran trooper seen on body-camera video dragging the Black motorist by his ankle
US lawmakers' concerns about mail ballots are fueled by other issues with mail service

US lawmakers' concerns about mail ballots are fueled by other issues with mail service

Lawmakers said during a contentious congressional hearing Thursday they are uneasy about the U.S. Postal Service’s readiness for a crush of mail ballots for the November election because some of them feel burned by other Postal Service actions.
Israeli offensive in Lebanon rekindles Democratic tension in Michigan

Israeli offensive in Lebanon rekindles Democratic tension in Michigan

DEARBORN, Mich.
New Brunswick election: Conservatives promise financial literacy curriculum

New Brunswick election: Conservatives promise financial literacy curriculum

FREDERICTON — The leader of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives is promising to make financial literacy part of the school curriculum if his party wins the Oct.
Wisconsin district attorney pursuing investigation into mayor's removal of absentee ballot drop box

Wisconsin district attorney pursuing investigation into mayor's removal of absentee ballot drop box

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin district attorney said Thursday that her office is pursuing an investigation into the removal of an absentee ballot drop box by the mayor of Wausau.
Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they're easily modified, report says

Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they're easily modified, report says

BALTIMORE (AP) — Glock pistols are a popular choice for people committing gun crimes, in part because they can be easily converted into fully automatic weapons using a small device, according to a new report based on data from nearly three dozen U.S.
Wisconsin district attorney pursuing investigation into mayor's removal of absentee ballot drop box

Wisconsin district attorney pursuing investigation into mayor's removal of absentee ballot drop box

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin district attorney said Thursday that her office is pursuing an investigation into the removal of an absentee ballot drop box by the mayor of Wausau.
Republican Wisconsin congressman falsely suggests city clerk was lying about absentee ballots

Republican Wisconsin congressman falsely suggests city clerk was lying about absentee ballots

MADISON, Wis.
National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its proposed acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank said Thursday it has received the Competition Bureau's clearance for the deal.