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Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential

Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential

MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Wednesday kept the door open for talks on a possible swap involving jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner but reiterated that any such discussions must be kept strictly confidential.
Lengthy pandemic closure ends for B.C. park straddling Washington state border

Lengthy pandemic closure ends for B.C. park straddling Washington state border

VANCOUVER — One of British Columbia's last remaining COVID-19 closures has finally been lifted. Peace Arch Provincial Park, the nine-hectare park that straddles the B.C.
Fetterman struggles in Senate debate against Oz after stroke

Fetterman struggles in Senate debate against Oz after stroke

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than five months after experiencing a stroke , Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman struggled at times to explain his positions and often spoke haltingly throughout a highly anticipated debate against Republican Dr.
Ohio elections chief: Precincts can't take absentee ballots

Ohio elections chief: Precincts can't take absentee ballots

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio law does not permit voters to return absentee ballots at their precincts on Election Day, the state's elections chief is cautioning amid a misinformation campaign around the security of voting machines that's urging them to
African Union visit could mean Canada pivots to 'coherent engagement'

African Union visit could mean Canada pivots to 'coherent engagement'

OTTAWA — The African Union's high-level visit to Ottawa this week could signify a long-delayed focus on the continent, as countries vie for a piece of a growing economic pie.
Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gear

Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gear

The mobilized reservists that Russian President Vladimir Putin visited last week at a firing range southeast of Moscow looked picture-perfect.
Kentucky's Rand Paul relishes outsider role in 3rd term run

Kentucky's Rand Paul relishes outsider role in 3rd term run

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rand Paul was a political outsider more than a decade ago when the renegade Republican rode a conservative tea party wave right past the GOP establishment in Kentucky, bringing his libertarian-leaning brand to the U.S. Senate.
Biden suits get mixed results for Missouri Senate candidate

Biden suits get mixed results for Missouri Senate candidate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Once key, US newspaper editorial endorsements fade away

Once key, US newspaper editorial endorsements fade away

NEW YORK (AP) — Newspaper endorsements are fading away as prizes to be nabbed by political campaigns, the practice a victim of both the news industry's troubles and the era's bitter politics.
EXPLAINER: Why might live election results fluctuate?

EXPLAINER: Why might live election results fluctuate?

Why might live election results fluctuate? The short answer: People make typos sometimes. As local election offices across the U.S.
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