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House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament studying the federal government's decision to buy a $9-million luxury condo in Manhattan are preparing to recall Canada's consul general in New York to answer more questions about his involvement in the purchase.
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North Dakota measures would end local property taxes and legalize recreational marijuana

North Dakota measures would end local property taxes and legalize recreational marijuana

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters could outlaw most local property taxes , likely leading to dramatic cuts in state services, under a measure on Tuesday's general election ballot.
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GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid

GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Republican U.S. senator from North Dakota who wrested the seat away from a Democrat in 2018 is facing a challenge Tuesday from another Democrat making her second Senate run. U.S. Sen.
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Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure — and getting testy about it.
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Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather

Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather

Premier David Eby is proposing an all-party committee investigate mistakes made during the British Columbia election vote tally, including an uncounted ballot box and unreported votes in three-quarters of the province's 93 ridings.
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AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future of democracy was also a leading motivator for many Americans casting a ballot in Tuesday’s presidential election.
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When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited them the most.
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Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

Quebec schools want exemption from foreign student cap, but minister unmoved

MONTREAL — Public post-secondary institutions in Quebec say they should be exempt from the government's plan to cut international students, claiming it could hurt their ability to attract top talent, but the immigration minister shows no sign of back
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PHOTO COLLECTION: US Election Day 2024 Harris

PHOTO COLLECTION: US Election Day 2024 Harris

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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Manitoba ethics commissioner says politician broke conflict law inadvertently

Manitoba ethics commissioner says politician broke conflict law inadvertently

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's ethics commissioner says a politician broke the province's conflict law, but it was inadvertent and he should not be penalized.
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