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A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election

A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election

MONTREAL — Among the millions glued to their TV sets Tuesday night watching U.S. election results will be a group of people in Montreal with a particular connection to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris — her high school classmates.
What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

TORONTO — Housing experts who have long promoted moving new home construction from suburbs to urban centres are calling for a similar approach to policy, saying several ideas currently percolating on the fringes of society in Canada have proven succe
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing the U.S. to try to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources.
Arkansas chief justice election won't change conservative tilt of court, but will make history

Arkansas chief justice election won't change conservative tilt of court, but will make history

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas' race for state Supreme Court chief justice won't change its conservative majority and it hasn't drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns.
Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

Orlando Harris’ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-old’s bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than one suicide attempt.
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states.
Trump will rally backers every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice

Trump will rally backers every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice

GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump will rally supporters in North Carolina every day until Tuesday's election, a flurry of late activity in the only swing state that he won in both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns.
Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots

Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit trying to block counties from accepting hand-returned mail ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Saturday rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person.
Crews work in Nunavut hamlet to restore power that's been off since Thursday

Crews work in Nunavut hamlet to restore power that's been off since Thursday

KIMMIRUT, Nvt. — The Nunavut government has declared a state of emergency in Kimmirut after a power outage hit the Baffin Island hamlet two days ago.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water

PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr .