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Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn't coming to help

Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn't coming to help

WASHINGTON (AP) — With election season already underway, some state election officials are expressing frustration that Congress has yet to allocate federal money they have come to rely on to help cover the costs of securing their systems from attacks
Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The federal government has reached a $59-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia for compensation over allowing a right-of-way to be built through its reserve more than 110 years ago.
Georgia drivers could refuse to sign traffic tickets and not be arrested under bill

Georgia drivers could refuse to sign traffic tickets and not be arrested under bill

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don't have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with
All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds

All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds

VICTORIA — The federal government says the final offshore oil and gas permits for Canada's West Coast have been relinquished.
Wisconsin bills to fight 'forever chemicals' pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy

Wisconsin bills to fight 'forever chemicals' pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy

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Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

HALIFAX — Outdoor fridges and pantries, often painted in bright, inviting colours, are popping up across Atlantic Canada, and the people regularly stocking them say demand is growing.
More humanitarian aid needed for Gaza, minister says during Egypt border visit

More humanitarian aid needed for Gaza, minister says during Egypt border visit

OTTAWA — The flow of humanitarian aid shipments for Palestinians in Gaza is at its lowest ebb since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Canada's international development minister said following a visit to the Egyptian border.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Nikki Haley will face off Saturday in South Carolina’s first-in-the-South Republican presidential primary , the first head-to-head matchup for the last two remaining major candidates since the New Hampshire primary
Millennials outnumber baby boomers in Canada as immigration slows population aging

Millennials outnumber baby boomers in Canada as immigration slows population aging

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says there are now more millennials than baby boomers in the country, ending the 65-year reign of the post-Second World War generation as the largest cohort in the population.

Ohio's March primary highlights fracturing GOP House and state races riddled with party infighting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Despite wielding power in both chambers of the state Legislature, Ohio’s Republican lawmakers are far from coasting through this election season as incumbents face challengers from their own party in the midst of a bitter GOP po
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