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Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions, but the measures are unlikely to dramatically change access — at least not immediately.
Electoral battleground North Carolina starts early in-person voting while recovering from Helene

Electoral battleground North Carolina starts early in-person voting while recovering from Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Harris and Trump say America tanks if they lose. So why the exuberance at their rallies?

Harris and Trump say America tanks if they lose. So why the exuberance at their rallies?

Shortly after taking the stage 91 minutes late for his Atlanta rally this week, Donald Trump did what he can't help doing — go off on a tangent. This was clearly going to be a night at the improv.
Saskatchewan Party, NDP leaders face off on health care, economy in election debate

Saskatchewan Party, NDP leaders face off on health care, economy in election debate

REGINA — Saskatchewan's two main political leaders hammered each other Wednesday on health care, crime and the economy in their first and only debate in the lead-up to the Oct. 28 provincial election.
Oil company Phillips 66 says it will shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

Oil company Phillips 66 says it will shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it plans to shut down a Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market concerns.
Vance says 'no' when asked whether Trump lost 2020 election

Vance says 'no' when asked whether Trump lost 2020 election

In the months since he became Donald Trump ’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance has repeatedly deflected questions about whether the Republican presidential nominee lost the 2020 election, saying he was focused on the future.
Harris' interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more

Harris' interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a contin
Rustad says no plan for user-pay health as B.C. voters break advance polling record

Rustad says no plan for user-pay health as B.C. voters break advance polling record

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says he has no plan for user-pay health care in British Columbia, after the rival NDP released a recording of him calling the Canada Health Act "silly" for not allowing such a system.

New Mexico governor rescinds emergency health order that suspended gun rights in playgrounds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that she has ended an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico’s largest metro area.
N.B. election debate: Tory leader forced to defend record on gender policy, housing

N.B. election debate: Tory leader forced to defend record on gender policy, housing

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative leader was targeted by his two main opponents during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, forced to defend his record on issues such as health care, housing and public safety.