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Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather

Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather

Premier David Eby is proposing an all-party committee investigate mistakes made during the British Columbia election vote tally, including an uncounted ballot box and unreported votes in three-quarters of the province's 93 ridings.
AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future of democracy was also a leading motivator for many Americans casting a ballot in Tuesday’s presidential election.
When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited them the most.
Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

MONTREAL — Public post-secondary institutions in Quebec say they should be exempt from the government's plan to cut international students, claiming it could hurt their ability to attract top talent, but the immigration minister shows no sign of back
PHOTO COLLECTION: US Election Day 2024 Harris

PHOTO COLLECTION: US Election Day 2024 Harris

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Manitoba ethics commissioner says politician broke conflict law inadvertently

Manitoba ethics commissioner says politician broke conflict law inadvertently

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's ethics commissioner says a politician broke the province's conflict law, but it was inadvertent and he should not be penalized.

Peeking behind the curtain: News outlets are conscious of the need to explain election reporting

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press will have thousands of people on hand this week to count votes and declare winners and losers in the U.S. election, continuing a tradition that began in 1848.

The AP has called winners in elections for more than 170 years. Here's how it's done

WASHINGTON (AP) — One question will be asked over and over on election night: Who won? The Associated Press will answer that question for nearly 5,000 contested races across the United States and up and down the ballot, from president and state ballo

The Associated Press' role in calling races and polling voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of news organizations, readers, listeners and viewers will look to the The Associated Press Decision Desk on Nov. 5 to learn dozens of election results.
Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it'

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure — and getting testy about it.