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Manitoba's independent commissioner rules on pay raises for politicians

Manitoba's independent commissioner rules on pay raises for politicians

WINNIPEG — Manitoba provincial politicians will be getting raises in the coming years, along with more money for expenses such as office rent and meals.
Biden's performance leaves supporters worried after first presidential debate

Biden's performance leaves supporters worried after first presidential debate

PHILADELPHIA — A shaky start from a stumbling Joe Biden left some Democratic supporters concerned the president was not able to push back on rival Donald Trump's oftentimes exaggerated or inaccurate claims during the first presidential debate ahead o
US miners' union head calls House Republican effort to block silica dust rule an 'attack' on workers

US miners' union head calls House Republican effort to block silica dust rule an 'attack' on workers

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Poisoned trees gave a wealthy couple in Maine a killer ocean view. Residents wonder, at what cost?

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — Suspicious deaths in an idyllic seaside community and detective work that points to poison sound like themes from a classic murder mystery.
Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors at the bribery trial of Sen.
Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears

Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday dismissed the “punditry” criticizing President Joe Biden's halting and uneven debate performance, saying at a rally in Las Vegas that “this race will not be decided by one night in June.
Poilievre's office silent on leader's Pride plans, other party chiefs look to attend

Poilievre's office silent on leader's Pride plans, other party chiefs look to attend

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is the only federal leader whose staff won't answer questions about whether their chief intends to participate in Pride events this summer.
Shares of Trump Media swing wildly after first US presidential debate, fall 10%

Shares of Trump Media swing wildly after first US presidential debate, fall 10%

Trump Media fell more than 10% Friday after the first U.S. presidential debate, demonstrating another of the wild swings that have made its stock one of the more volatile on Wall Street.
Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters

Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had plenty of opportunity during the presidential debate to lay out a clear vision regarding abortion rights in the face of growing restrictions and worsening medical care for women since the fall of Roe v.
Halifax shipyard tests steel-cutting methods as first new destroyer expected by 2035

Halifax shipyard tests steel-cutting methods as first new destroyer expected by 2035

HALIFAX — The Irving shipyard is testing methods to cut steel for Canada's new destroyers, though the navy says it will be about a decade before the first vessel joins military operations.