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Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election

Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election

HOUSTON (AP) — The top elected official in a county in suburban Houston was indicted on Thursday over allegations he created fake and racist social media posts when he ran for re-election in 2022.
Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will collaborate more on issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to foreign interference, as they face off against rising populism and misinformation.
California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday.
California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday.
Melania Trump calls her husband's survival of assassination attempts 'miracles'

Melania Trump calls her husband's survival of assassination attempts 'miracles'

In her first interview in more than two years, former First Lady Melania Trump said she saw her husband's survival in two attempts on his life as “miracles” and offered new details about the former president, including his desire to have more childre
CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report

CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report

OTTAWA — A new watchdog report says there are fundamental issues with the use of polygraphs for security screening by Canada's cyberspy agency.
Harris blasts proposals for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia during Zelenskyy meeting

Harris blasts proposals for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia during Zelenskyy meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — With American support for Ukraine at a partisan crossroads, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday slammed suggestions that Kyiv should cede territory for the sake of peace with Moscow as “dangerous and unacceptable.

Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election

HOUSTON (AP) — The top elected official in a county in suburban Houston was indicted on Thursday over allegations he created fake and racist social media posts when he ran for re-election in 2022.
Alberta towns, villages and cities push for tabulator option in local votes

Alberta towns, villages and cities push for tabulator option in local votes

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta municipal leaders are calling for the provincial government to reverse its ban on vote counting machines, saying it’s more costly and time-consuming to count by hand.