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Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing

Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a drab office suite just blocks from the White House, seasoned political operatives are drawing up detailed plans for a government in waiting. Another identical suite in the same government building is dark and idle.
Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton , the White House said Wednesday.
Biden eulogizes Ethel Kennedy as 'hero' who put her own stamp on country

Biden eulogizes Ethel Kennedy as 'hero' who put her own stamp on country

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden eulogized the late Ethel Kennedy in deeply personal terms at a memorial service Wednesday, hailing the wife of the late Sen. Robert F.
U.K. calls for India co-operation in probe, analyst warns allies might limit response

U.K. calls for India co-operation in probe, analyst warns allies might limit response

OTTAWA — The British government says India should co-operate with Canada's investigation into accusations that New Delhi has been involved in an escalating number of violent crimes in Canada, as an analyst warns that strategic interests might limit h
Georgians flock to cast ballots as early in-person voting begins

Georgians flock to cast ballots as early in-person voting begins

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians aren't waiting to vote, with what could be more than 10% of expected turnout casting ballots through Wednesday.
Manitoba bill eyes higher threshold for people fighting municipal zoning changes

Manitoba bill eyes higher threshold for people fighting municipal zoning changes

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking to change some of the rules governing municipal zoning bylaws to speed up development.
Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network

Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network

NEW YORK (AP) — Kamala Harris ' interview with Fox News Channel's Bret Baier on Wednesday is the latest indication that Democrats during this campaign are increasingly willing to engage with a network well-stocked with supporters of opponent Donald T
Jimmy Carter, at age 100, casts his 2024 ballot by mail

Jimmy Carter, at age 100, casts his 2024 ballot by mail

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter cast his ballot in the 2024 election Wednesday. The former president voted by mail, the Carter Center confirmed in a statement. It happened barely two weeks after Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct.

2 election officials in a rural Virginia city sue the state over ballot-counting machines

RICHMOND (AP) — Two Republican election officials said in a recent lawsuit that they will not certify the results of the Nov.
A federal judge halts an Alabama program that purged thousands of legal voters

A federal judge halts an Alabama program that purged thousands of legal voters

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday halted a program that made thousands of legal voters in Alabama inactive, restoring active registration status for both American-born and naturalized citizens ahead of the November elections. U.S.