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Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

WINNIPEG — The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet.
Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York

Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York

ATLANTA (AP) — Challengers seeking to throw Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza , giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden's electoral coalition.
Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets

Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada has deleted a video that was meant to promote its Canadian values but featured images of what the Defence Minister's office says are Russian fighter jets.

Georgia election board approves new rules that critics fear could allow certification delays

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia State Election Board voted Monday to approve a new rule that supporters say is necessary to ensure that votes are properly counted but that critics argue could be used to cause chaos as election officials are trying to fina
Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

OTTAWA — A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government's assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely from a mental disorder.
Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

OTTAWA — The decision by organizers of the Pride parade in Ottawa to boycott Israeli companies is prompting a growing number of participants to pull out of the festivities, including the federal Liberal party and the U.S. embassy.
Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival

Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival

YORK, Pa. (AP) — As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump is trying to regain his footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris as his rival.
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president.
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
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