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Four main candidates race to the finish ahead of Monday byelection in Montreal

Four main candidates race to the finish ahead of Monday byelection in Montreal

MONTREAL — The byelection in a fiercely contested riding near downtown Montreal is heating up ahead of Monday's vote.

Alabama family lawsuit: Son suffered concussion in hazing

PELL CITY, Ala. (AP) — Parents are suing an east Alabama school district after they say their son received a concussion when older baseball teammates hazed him by beating him with pillows.
Italy estimates 680K migrants might cross sea from Libya

Italy estimates 680K migrants might cross sea from Libya

ROME (AP) — Intelligence reports indicate nearly 700,000 migrants are in Libya awaiting an opportunity to set out by sea toward Italy, a lawmaker from Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party said Sunday, but a U.N.
Federal officials pause plan to rename Georgia's Lake Lanier

Federal officials pause plan to rename Georgia's Lake Lanier

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Federal officials are pausing a plan that could lead to new names for Georgia's Lake Lanier and Buford Dam after locals objected to changing the monikers of landmarks now named for Confederate soldiers. The U.S.
Moldova police say they foiled Russia-backed unrest plot

Moldova police say they foiled Russia-backed unrest plot

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Police in Moldova said they foiled a plot by groups of Russia-backed actors who were trained to cause mass unrest during a Sunday protest against the country’s new pro-Western government.

Parti Québécois leader gets support of nearly 99% of delegates in confidence vote

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon won historic support from the grassroots on Saturday after suffering a historic defeat in October's provincial election. The 46-year-old garnered the backing of 98.
Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House

Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov.
Cashback, reward apps helping Canadians save, but where is the data going?

Cashback, reward apps helping Canadians save, but where is the data going?

TORONTO — When it comes to saving on groceries or trips to the mall, Nichole Schaubroeck is a pro.
In post-Roe world, college coaches search for middle ground

In post-Roe world, college coaches search for middle ground

The conversation Cecile Landi never imagined she’d feel compelled to have with the gymnasts she coaches came abruptly last summer, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade .
Gun bills coming in Michigan after 2nd school mass shooting

Gun bills coming in Michigan after 2nd school mass shooting

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Armed with two handguns and dozens of rounds of ammunition, 43-year-old Anthony McRae open fired on the Michigan State University campus on the night of Feb. 13, killing three students and wounding five more.
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