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Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters

Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West , warning a vote for them will help Republican Donald Trump .

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 200,000 people have canceled subscriptions to The Washington Post since the newspaper announced its decision last week not to endorse a candidate for president, a published report said Monday.
Alberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptions

Alberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptions

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government proposed legislative changes Monday to the provincial Bill of Rights aimed at giving residents the right to refuse medical treatments, including vaccines, but is leaving the final word to the courts.
Biden looks to maintain relevance in political conversation in final sprint to Election Day

Biden looks to maintain relevance in political conversation in final sprint to Election Day

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — As President Joe Biden ’s 50 years in elected office near an end, he doesn’t appear content to quietly exit the political stage.
Nevada high court decides mail ballots with smudged or missing postmarks can be counted

Nevada high court decides mail ballots with smudged or missing postmarks can be counted

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots with smudged, indecipherable or missing postmarks can be counted for up to three days after polls close on Election Day .
As Democrats court Haley supporters, the former UN ambassador is still waiting to hear from Trump

As Democrats court Haley supporters, the former UN ambassador is still waiting to hear from Trump

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley received more Republican primary votes than anyone who challenged Donald Trump for this year's presidential nomination .
GOP works to turn out pro-Trump Jewish voters in swing states to trim Democrats' edge

GOP works to turn out pro-Trump Jewish voters in swing states to trim Democrats' edge

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Rachel Weinberg calls herself a religious Jew first, then a proud American. She said she has only one choice for president: Donald Trump .
As Democrats court Haley supporters, the former UN ambassador is still waiting to hear from Trump

As Democrats court Haley supporters, the former UN ambassador is still waiting to hear from Trump

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley received more Republican primary votes than anyone who challenged Donald Trump for this year's presidential nomination .
Manitoba chief electoral officer calls for legislation against disinformation

Manitoba chief electoral officer calls for legislation against disinformation

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's chief electoral officer is calling for a legal crackdown on disinformation about provincial elections, including the spread of false information about election officials and electronic vote-counting machines.
Poilievre promises to abolish federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million

Poilievre promises to abolish federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million

OTTAWA — A Conservative government would scrap the federal sales tax on new homes sold for less than $1 million and push provinces to do the same, Pierre Poilievre said Monday.