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GOP makes push to weaken Democrats' grip on Texas border

GOP makes push to weaken Democrats' grip on Texas border

HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — Just weeks before Election Day in Texas, once again there is big money, new signs of shifting voters and bold predictions of an upset that will turn heads across the U.S. But this time, it's coming from Republicans.
Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities

Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as the country unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities on Monday, including downtown Kyiv where at least six people were killed.
Colorado: 30,000 noncitizens got vote registration mailer

Colorado: 30,000 noncitizens got vote registration mailer

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s secretary of state office says it mistakenly sent postcards to about 30,000 noncitizens encouraging them to register to vote, blaming the error on a database glitch related to the state's list of residents with driver's licen
Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks

Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army plans to increase its investment in marketing and is expected to expand a new program for struggling recruits, but leaders on Monday offered few new details on how they'll fill the ranks after falling far short of recruitin
France's ex-president: Bastille Day attack was "terror act"

France's ex-president: Bastille Day attack was "terror act"

PARIS (AP) — Former French President François Hollande told a special terrorism court on Monday that the man who drove a truck into a crowded beachfront in Nice on Bastille Day six years ago, killing 86 people, was a terrorist who had gone undetected
As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

MONTREAL — As provincial governments hand out one-time cash payments to help residents cope with inflation, anti-poverty advocates say the efforts are a missed opportunity to help those most in need.
Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

EDMONTON — The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions – a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governmen
Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

SASKATOON — The founder of the online group "Diagolon" remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan. Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Harbour, N.S.
Merkel praises others as she accepts UN refugee agency award

Merkel praises others as she accepts UN refugee agency award

GENEVA (AP) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the U.N.

Jailed Russian activist Kara-Murza wins Europe rights prize

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — A jailed Russian opposition activist was awarded a top European human rights prize on Monday, just as a Moscow court extended his detention until December.
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