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National bail fund exits Georgia over new law that expands cash bail and limits groups that help

National bail fund exits Georgia over new law that expands cash bail and limits groups that help

ATLANTA (AP) — The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that aids thousands of low-income people who are behind bars, announced Monday that it has closed its Atlanta branch due to a new Georgia law that expands cash bail and restricts organizations tha
Biden's team asks CEOs how to further boost the economy while Trump says business is on his side

Biden's team asks CEOs how to further boost the economy while Trump says business is on his side

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the campaign trail, President Joe Biden likes to take a hard thwack at corporate America.
Newfoundland woman was 'living in fear' in a for-profit shelter. She was killed there

Newfoundland woman was 'living in fear' in a for-profit shelter. She was killed there

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Rayna Dove kept careful notes about her attempts to move out of the shelter in downtown St. John's, N.L., where her mother says she was "living in fear." On Dec. 27, 2021, Dove's fears came true.
Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting

Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Ben Dyer hasn't decided how he'll vote in one of the nation's most closely watched congressional elections this year, but he knows guns will be on his mind when he casts his ballot.
Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP field

Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP field

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former president Donald Trump endorsed Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown in the Nevada U.S.
Trump complains about his teleprompters at a scorching Las Vegas rally

Trump complains about his teleprompters at a scorching Las Vegas rally

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump rallied voters in the scorching heat of Las Vegas, at points telling his supporters to ask for help if needed and appearing irritable with the teleprompters that he said were not working.
Calgary mayor apologizes for communication gaps as city works to repair water main

Calgary mayor apologizes for communication gaps as city works to repair water main

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor is apologizing for failing to communicate better with residents as the city continues to urge water conservation until a major feeder main that failed last week is repaired.
Republican challenger to Tester leans into his outsider status in Montana US Senate debate

Republican challenger to Tester leans into his outsider status in Montana US Senate debate

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S.
Biden honors US war dead with a cemetery visit ending a French trip that served as a rebuke to Trump

Biden honors US war dead with a cemetery visit ending a French trip that served as a rebuke to Trump

BELLEAU, France (AP) — President Joe Biden closed out his trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump notably skipped when he was president, hoping his final stop Sunday helped draw the stakes of the Novem
Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says

Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to take the first legislative step Monday toward increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains.