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Chicago police chief says out-of-town police won't be posted in city neighborhoods during DNC

Chicago police chief says out-of-town police won't be posted in city neighborhoods during DNC

CHICAGO (AP) — Outside police agencies that'll help secure the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month will not be posted in city neighborhoods, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said Thursday as federal authorities released maps of c
'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November

'Taylor Swift Way' coming to Toronto as megastar brings Eras tour to city in November

TORONTO — Call it Taylor's Toronto, at least for a month. Toronto councillors have voted to temporarily mark a route through the downtown core with signs honouring megastar Taylor Swift when she brings her Eras tour to the city later this year.
House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy

House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris's role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, passing a resolution Thursday that condemns her performance in the job.
90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

VANCOUVER — Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.
N.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade

N.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on Thursday defended his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade, saying he didn't attend because police feared he'd be a lightning rod for protesters.
Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

NEW YORK (AP) — In Vice President Kamala Harris' first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out.
As Harris considers a running mate, what are states' succession rules for VP candidates?

As Harris considers a running mate, what are states' succession rules for VP candidates?

The 2024 White House campaign has thrust a handful of governors and senators into the mix for vice president, and that has drawn attention to rules of succession in the contenders' home states should they win.
TransLink warns of huge public transport cuts unless '$600m funding gap' is addressed

TransLink warns of huge public transport cuts unless '$600m funding gap' is addressed

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver's transportation provider TransLink is warning of massive service cuts unless a $600-million funding gap is addressed.
Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump

Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump

HOUSTON (AP) — The first change that stands out is the music , with President Joe Biden's rock and Motown fading from the playlist in favor of more pop and hip hop.
Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future - 'bring it on'

Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future - 'bring it on'

HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told Republicans to “bring it on” in what she described as a “fight for our most fundamental freedoms” as she spoke to the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday.
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