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How lessons learned from the 2016 campaign led US officials to be more open about Iran hack

How lessons learned from the 2016 campaign led US officials to be more open about Iran hack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2016 presidential campaign was entering its final months and seemingly all of Washington was abuzz with talk about how Russian hackers had penetrated the email accounts of Democrats , triggering the release of internal communica
US Postal Service is abandoning a plan to reroute Reno-area mail processing to Sacramento

US Postal Service is abandoning a plan to reroute Reno-area mail processing to Sacramento

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S.
Gun control initiatives to be left off Memphis ballot after GOP threat to withhold funds

Gun control initiatives to be left off Memphis ballot after GOP threat to withhold funds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Election officials in Memphis decided Tuesday to leave three gun control questions off the November ballot after top Republican state leaders threatened to withhold tens of millions of dollars in state funding.
Quebec government says it's taking action to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory

Quebec government says it's taking action to end illegal dumping in Mohawk territory

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it wants to put an end to illegal dumping in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake northwest of Montreal, following months of media coverage and calls from local leaders for authorities to take action.
Consul general to New York given second opportunity to testify over luxury condo

Consul general to New York given second opportunity to testify over luxury condo

OTTAWA — Canada's consul general in New York has been given a second opportunity to testify before a House of Commons committee about his official residence, which the government recently purchased for $9 million.
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation

Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Don
Georgia Senate Republicans push to further restrict trans women in sports

Georgia Senate Republicans push to further restrict trans women in sports

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee kicked off a new push by Republicans in the state to ban transgender women from participating in women’s sports, hearing testimony on Tuesday from five former college swimmers who are suing the NCAA and Georg
Manitoba security system rebate stopped as program budget eaten up

Manitoba security system rebate stopped as program budget eaten up

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is ending its rebate program for security systems, as the program's budget was quickly eaten up.
China slams Canada over decision to introduce electric vehicle tariffs

China slams Canada over decision to introduce electric vehicle tariffs

HALIFAX — China slammed Canada's decision to impose a 100 per cent import tariff on Chinese electric vehicles Tuesday, accusing it of politicizing trade and vowing to retaliate.
Ban on commercial dog walkers at Toronto park spotlights use of off-leash dog areas

Ban on commercial dog walkers at Toronto park spotlights use of off-leash dog areas

TORONTO — Toronto is developing criteria to determine which sites would be acceptable for commercial dog walkers to use across the city, as a ban on the walkers at an off-leash area in one park has brought the issue under the spotlight.
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