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The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It's another sign of foreign meddling

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It's another sign of foreign meddling

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material stolen from Donald Trump’s campaign, it was only the latest allegation of foreign interference with the U.S. election.
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Facts about the New Brunswick election campaign

FREDERICTON — A quick look at some of the issues in the New Brunswick election campaign: HEALTH CARE Conservatives: introduce "incremental improvements" Liberals: open 30 community-care clinics Greens: spend more to recruit and retain health-care pro
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New Brunswick election candidate profile: Liberal Leader Susan Holt

New Brunswick election candidate profile: Liberal Leader Susan Holt

FREDERICTON — A look at Susan Holt, leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick. Born: April 22, 1977. Early years: Raised in Fredericton, she attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.
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'Throw them in the river': Alberta mayor apologizes for feral cat remarks

'Throw them in the river': Alberta mayor apologizes for feral cat remarks

The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., has apologized after she was criticized for musing about the "old days" of managing feral cats by throwing them in the river or gassing them with a vehicle’s exhaust pipe.
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Climate, food security, Arctic among Canada's intelligence priorities, Ottawa says

Climate, food security, Arctic among Canada's intelligence priorities, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The pressing issues of climate change and food security join more familiar ones like violent extremism and espionage on a new list of Canada's intelligence priorities.
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New Brunswick election profile: Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs

New Brunswick election profile: Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs

FREDERICTON — A look at Blaine Higgs, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Born: March 1, 1954. Early years: The son of a customs officer, he grew up in Forest City, N.B., near the Canada-U.S. border.
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Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules

Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has upheld the government's decision that far-right media outlet Rebel News doesn't qualify for journalism tax credits because it doesn't produce enough original news content.
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New Brunswick election candidate profile: Green Party Leader David Coon

New Brunswick election candidate profile: Green Party Leader David Coon

FREDERICTON — A look at David Coon, leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick: Born: Oct. 28, 1956. Early years: Born in Toronto and raised in Montreal, he spent about three decades as an environmental advocate.
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Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November

Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November

ATLANTA (AP) — Four years ago, Georgia was at the center of former President Donald Trump ’s attempts to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden . Democrats worry that Trump is at it again, even before the first votes have been cast.
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Hunter Biden's sentencing on federal firearms charges delayed until December

Hunter Biden's sentencing on federal firearms charges delayed until December

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden will be sentenced on felony firearms charges in December after the judge agreed Thursday to a delay requested by the defense.
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