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AP VoteCast shows Trump boosted his level of support among Catholic voters

Among several blocs of religious voters, including his loyal evangelical base , Donald Trump fared roughly as well in his victory over Kamala Harris as he did in his loss to Joe Biden four years ago.
Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend

Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman Peter Green.
Republican Scott Baugh concedes to Democrat Dave Min in critical California House race

Republican Scott Baugh concedes to Democrat Dave Min in critical California House race

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican Scott Baugh has conceded in his race against Democrat Dave Min in a Southern California U.S. House district, ending his bid to seize the seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Katie Porter.
'Serious risks': Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing

'Serious risks': Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing

Dozens of researchers across Canada, including renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, have joined a growing chorus of voices urging the federal government to halt the importation of an endangered monkey species for medical research in Quebec.
Maine elections chief who drew Trump's ire narrates House tabulations in livestream

Maine elections chief who drew Trump's ire narrates House tabulations in livestream

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s elections chief, a former civil liberties attorney who sparred with President-elect Donald Trump over ballot access, is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining a co

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term

Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term

Democratic governors and state attorneys general are dusting off the playbooks from their offices' pushback against President-elect Donald Trump's policies, but they know it could be a harder battle in his second time in office.
Noem's Cabinet appointment will make a plain-spoken rancher South Dakota's new governor

Noem's Cabinet appointment will make a plain-spoken rancher South Dakota's new governor

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile during the COVID-19 pandemic, had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future, and published two political memoirs in three years.
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General's Literary Awards

Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General's Literary Awards

When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told “Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre” was a “regional book.
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go

What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s election victory created a conundrum for the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York.