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A new Democratic ad campaign targets one of Trump's most loyal blocs: Rural voters

A new Democratic ad campaign targets one of Trump's most loyal blocs: Rural voters

NEW YORK (AP) — A Democratic group is rolling out a new $140 million ad campaign that aims to chip away at Donald Trump's support among one of his most loyal voting blocs: rural voters.
Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election

Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election

OTTAWA — Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada's public broadcaster.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean

OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign affairs minister is embarking on a five-day trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean where she will focus on peacekeeping and aid.
'Make sure it doesn't get released;' Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money case

'Make sure it doesn't get released;' Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's fixer-turned-foe, Michael Cohen , directly implicated the former president in a hush money scheme Monday, telling jurors that his celebrity client approved hefty payouts to stifle stories about sex that he feared could
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

NEW YORK (AP) — George Clooney will make his Broadway acting debut next year in a familiar project for the Hollywood star: “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Clooney will play legendary TV journalist Edward R.
Alberta NDP leadership hopeful Gil McGowan drops out as membership hits all time high

Alberta NDP leadership hopeful Gil McGowan drops out as membership hits all time high

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Gil McGowan says he's bowing out of the race to replace Rachel Notley. McGowan says the final instalment of the $60,000 entrance fee proved to be too high a bar.
Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal justices show signs of wanting to overturn ballot drop box ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal justices show signs of wanting to overturn ballot drop box ban

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
'Can't imagine a worse situation': Turmoil, anger within N.B. Tories before election

'Can't imagine a worse situation': Turmoil, anger within N.B. Tories before election

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives are in turmoil, with some members feeling disappointed and angry ahead of the next provincial election, which must be held by the fall.
Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition

Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition

TORONTO — Multiple health organizations are asking Ontario to develop a comprehensive strategy to prepare for the province's upcoming loosening of alcohol rules.
Book Review: Anonymous public servants are the heart of George Stephanopoulos' 'Situation Room'

Book Review: Anonymous public servants are the heart of George Stephanopoulos' 'Situation Room'

The biggest challenge for an author tackling the history of the Situation Room, the basement room of the White House where some of the biggest intelligence crises have been handled in recent decades, is the room itself.