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At debate, Biden meant to say he had beaten 'big pharma,' not Medicare

At debate, Biden meant to say he had beaten 'big pharma,' not Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least one mystery about President Joe Biden’s often convoluted answers during the presidential debate has been solved.
Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag

Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has offered plenty of excuses for his terrible performance in last week's presidential debate . None of them have done much to assuage Democrats' concerns about Donald Trump returning to the White House.
More rental housing development needed despite recent rise: RBC economist

More rental housing development needed despite recent rise: RBC economist

Rental housing construction in Canada has picked up significantly and is expected to keep growing this year, according to a new RBC report. However, the report says more supply is needed to fill the backlog of demand.
With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info

With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info

HALIFAX — Information on hospital visits and other medical records is now available for Nova Scotians through the province’s mobile phone application called YourHealthNS.
Harris tries to hold the line for Biden as some Democrats panic over election

Harris tries to hold the line for Biden as some Democrats panic over election

WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into her third fundraiser since President Joe Biden's disastrous debate last week, she had her routine down.
Virginia lawmakers strike deal to repeal restrictions on military tuition program

Virginia lawmakers strike deal to repeal restrictions on military tuition program

RICHMOND, Va.
B.C. municipalities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years

VICTORIA — Three levels of government say they've finalized a deal that will provide more than $1.6 billion in federal funding over the next five years to communities in British Columbia, to build and maintain "critical infrastructure.
Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out

Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out

Rudy Giuliani's creditors, including two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, are opposing his attempt to convert his bankruptcy into a liquidation, saying they'll likely ask that the case be thrown
Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say

Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts , saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters in three parts of the state.
Ontario alone in locking down inmates due to staff shortages: lawsuits

Ontario alone in locking down inmates due to staff shortages: lawsuits

TORONTO — Ontario is the only province where inmates are regularly locked down due to staff shortages, according to expert evidence in a pair of class-action lawsuits.
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