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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania voters are almost sure to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature in the balance.
Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happy

Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happy

The number of newspapers endorsing a candidate for president has dwindled with the industry's financial troubles the past two decades, in part because owners reason that it makes no sense to alienate some subscribers by taking a clear stand in a poli
FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

A steady stream of false and misleading information is circulating online around the 2024 election.
Liberals want pregnancy counselling charities to disclose if they offer abortion help

Liberals want pregnancy counselling charities to disclose if they offer abortion help

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is introducing legislation to require charities that offer pregnancy counselling to disclose whether they also offer abortion and birth control or referral to those services.
Judge tosses GOP congressmen's lawsuit over Pennsylvania's overseas and military votes

Judge tosses GOP congressmen's lawsuit over Pennsylvania's overseas and military votes

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was 'an absolute lovefest'

Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was 'an absolute lovefest'

PALM BEACH, Fla.
Man serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets a life term on state charges

Man serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets a life term on state charges

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of paro
Ford says $200 cheques will be mailed to each Ontario taxpayer at a cost of $3B

Ford says $200 cheques will be mailed to each Ontario taxpayer at a cost of $3B

TORONTO — Ontario taxpayers are set to receive $200 cheques in the mail early next year, a $3-billion plan the premier suggests is not tied to a possible early election — though the opposition leaders have their doubts.
Liberals want pregnancy counselling charities to disclose if they offer abortion help

Liberals want pregnancy counselling charities to disclose if they offer abortion help

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is introducing legislation to require charities that offer pregnancy counselling to disclose whether they also offer abortion and birth control or referral to those services.
Privacy commissioner investigates federal revenue agency data breaches

Privacy commissioner investigates federal revenue agency data breaches

OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into cyberattacks on the Canada Revenue Agency that led to more than 30,000 privacy breaches dating back to 2020.