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Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC, police say

Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC, police say

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man who was wielding two knives near the convention, Milwaukee’s police chief said Tuesday.
Violence plagued all levels of American politics long before the attempt on Trump's life

Violence plagued all levels of American politics long before the attempt on Trump's life

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Long before a would-be assassin wounded former President Donald Trump , the fuse of political violence had been burning across America. Members of Congress have been shot.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver wins special primary for New Jersey US House seat

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver wins special primary for New Jersey US House seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn't mean he'll 'stop telling the truth' about Trump

Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn't mean he'll 'stop telling the truth' about Trump

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, continuing his calls to calm the divisive rhetoric on both sides but also arguing that doing so "does
LCBO bargaining to resume Wednesday, union says

LCBO bargaining to resume Wednesday, union says

TORONTO — The union representing about 10,000 striking workers at Ontario's main liquor retailer says they're heading back to the bargaining table Wednesday.
Alberta, B.C. toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers

Alberta, B.C. toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers

EDMONTON — The Alberta-British Columbia wine fight appears to be coming to an end. The premiers of both provinces announced Tuesday a one-year deal to again allow Albertans to directly order wine from more than 300 B.C.
Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance on Tuesday had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP vice presidential nominee, but the two sides are still working on terms for participating in a debate, accord
FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around the assassination attempt on former President Trump

FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around the assassination attempt on former President Trump

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump , who is running for reelection, is fueling a range of false claims and conspiracy theories as authorities seek information about the 20-year-old shooter's background and motive, how he obtai
Biden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say

Biden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S.
Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power

Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Of the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them — or nearly 1 in 5 — have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation.
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