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Hungarians demand end to pro-government bias in public media

Hungarians demand end to pro-government bias in public media

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Around 1,500 demonstrators gathered at the headquarters of Hungary's public media company Friday to protest what they say is biased news coverage and state-sponsored propaganda that favors the country's populist government.
Statue in Newfoundland to pay tribute to one of the last of the Beothuk people

Statue in Newfoundland to pay tribute to one of the last of the Beothuk people

BOTWOOD, N.L. — Plans are in the works to install a bronze statue in central Newfoundland to commemorate the death 200 years ago of Demasduit, an Indigenous woman who was among the last surviving members of the Beothuk people.
Partisan mailer poses as Catholic newspaper in Arizona

Partisan mailer poses as Catholic newspaper in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Nicole Leonardi initially thought a new newspaper had arrived in her mailbox this week. But a closer look at the “Arizona Catholic Tribune” revealed a different story.
Maine clarifies limits on medical marijuana providers

Maine clarifies limits on medical marijuana providers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine delivered an October surprise to medical marijuana providers with guidance limiting the sale of pre-rolled marijuana and liquid concentrates by treating them like tobacco.
US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid

US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid and establishing a security assistance headquarters in Germany that will oversee all weapons transfers and military training for Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Friday.
High court to hear water dispute between Navajo, government

High court to hear water dispute between Navajo, government

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will hear a water dispute involving the U.S. government and the Navajo Nation.
Canadians begin to receive temporary boost to GST rebate Friday

Canadians begin to receive temporary boost to GST rebate Friday

OTTAWA — Canadians who are eligible for the GST rebate can expect to receive an additional lump-sum payment as early as Friday.
Canadian labour market still strong, though economists warn slowdown still on the way

Canadian labour market still strong, though economists warn slowdown still on the way

OTTAWA — The labour market showed signs of life in October with a surprise jump in the number of jobs, but economists still expect to see the economy slow more noticeably in the coming months.
Fed's Kashkari: Jobs report shows why more rate hikes needed

Fed's Kashkari: Jobs report shows why more rate hikes needed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The solid U.S.
It's that time: Daylight saving time out, standard time in

It's that time: Daylight saving time out, standard time in

WASHINGTON (AP) — A transition is coming across most of the United States , and it has nothing to do with the election. Daylight saving time is out, standard time is in this weekend. Standard time begins at 2 a.m.
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