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The Latest: Candidates try to counter criticisms in dueling speeches

The Latest: Candidates try to counter criticisms in dueling speeches

Derided by Donald Trump as a “communist,” Vice President Kamala Harris is playing up her street cred as a capitalist. Attacked by Harris as a rich kid who got $400 million from his father on a “silver platter,” Trump is leaning into his raw populism.

Judge blocks one part of new Alabama absentee ballot restrictions

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Francis Fox, former senator and Pierre Trudeau cabinet minister, dies at 84

Francis Fox, former senator and Pierre Trudeau cabinet minister, dies at 84

OTTAWA — Francis Fox, a former senator and cabinet minister in Pierre Elliott Trudeau's government, has died at 84.
Sound decision: Montreal to protect music venues from noise complaints

Sound decision: Montreal to protect music venues from noise complaints

MONTREAL — Montreal's administration announced on Wednesday it is going to immediately modify a borough's noise bylaw to protect entertainment venues and bars from noise complaints, after a court this week ordered a historic music hall in the city's
Intelligence officials have briefed the Trump campaign on Iranian threats. A look at what's known

Intelligence officials have briefed the Trump campaign on Iranian threats. A look at what's known

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials briefed Donald Trump 's campaign this week on Iranian threats against the Republican presidential nominee, but the briefing centered on previously reported threats and not a new plot.
Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government survived a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, but if the prime minister wants to avoid an election before Christmas the Bloc Québécois said he will have to meet its demands by the end of
Concerns linger after gunfire damages Arizona Democratic campaign office

Concerns linger after gunfire damages Arizona Democratic campaign office

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police were posted outside a Democratic Party campaign office in a quiet suburban strip mall in the Phoenix area Wednesday after two shootings at the office door and windows over the past week.
Two Canadians dead in Lebanon as MPs ponder evacuation and Israel mulls invasion

Two Canadians dead in Lebanon as MPs ponder evacuation and Israel mulls invasion

OTTAWA — At least two Canadians have died in the escalating violence in Lebanon, leading some members of Parliament to call for a government evacuation of Canadian citizens from the country.
'A few processes to go through': LaGrange says more work to do on doctor pay deal

'A few processes to go through': LaGrange says more work to do on doctor pay deal

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says there's more work to be done before a new compensation contract for the province's doctors is finalized.

Concerns linger after gunfire damages Arizona Democratic campaign office

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police were posted outside a Democratic Party campaign office in a quiet suburban strip mall in the Phoenix area Wednesday after two shootings at the office door and windows over the past week.