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Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

NEW YORK (AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over party and warned that Donald Trump is obsessed with revenge and his own personal interests.
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Judge in case of Trump assassination attempt in Florida declines to recuse herself

Judge in case of Trump assassination attempt in Florida declines to recuse herself

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the criminal case of a man charged with trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump declined Tuesday to recuse herself, saying a defense request that she do so was without merit.
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Colorado accidently put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

Colorado accidently put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

DENVER (AP) — Voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the Colorado Secretary of State's public-facing website before being spotted and taken down, but the lapse did not pose an immediate threat to the upcoming election, said state election off
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A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

DOYLESTOWN, Pa.
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Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.
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As New York's Democratic mayor deflects questions about Trump, some see act of self-preservation

As New York's Democratic mayor deflects questions about Trump, some see act of self-preservation

NEW YORK (AP) — With days to go until the presidential election, the top Democratic official in one of the most liberal cities in America might be expected to spend his time heaping criticism on the Republican candidate, Donald Trump.
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Special interlocutor calls for 20-year probe into missing Indigenous children

Special interlocutor calls for 20-year probe into missing Indigenous children

OTTAWA — A final report into missing children and unmarked graves at residential schools is calling on the federal government to create an Indigenous-led national commission with a 20-year mandate to investigate missing and disappeared Indigenous chi
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Judge in case of attempted Trump assassination in Florida declines to step aside

Judge in case of attempted Trump assassination in Florida declines to step aside

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the criminal case of a man charged with trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump declined Tuesday to recuse herself, saying a defense request that she do so was without merit.
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Steve Bannon spends his first day out of prison on the airwaves stumping for Trump

Steve Bannon spends his first day out of prison on the airwaves stumping for Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from federal prison early Tuesday and immediately resumed his full-throated support for the former president, urging Republicans to turn out in large numbers next week to defeat Dem
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Saskatchewan Premier Moe to contend with divided province after election win

Saskatchewan Premier Moe to contend with divided province after election win

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces a divided electorate after winning Monday's election and must start taking city issues seriously if he wants to mend relations, political experts say.
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