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Voters are skeptical of Biden's age. But Trump's notable flubs risk drawing unwelcome attention, too

Voters are skeptical of Biden's age. But Trump's notable flubs risk drawing unwelcome attention, too

WASHINGTON (AP) — To hear Donald Trump tell it, President Joe Biden is so senile that he doesn't know where he's speaking and feeble enough that others are making decisions for him. Yet Trump has made notable flubs of his own.
Georgia says it will appeal a judge's redistricting decision but won't seek to pause ruling for now

Georgia says it will appeal a judge's redistricting decision but won't seek to pause ruling for now

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia says it will appeal a judge's order to redraw some congressional and state legislative districts, but that it won't fight in court to pause the order for now, meaning a special session later this month to draw new lines is like
Republican US Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado won't seek reelection, citing party's 'insidious narratives'

Republican US Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado won't seek reelection, citing party's 'insidious narratives'

DENVER (AP) — U.S. Rep.
Princeton student who stormed Capitol is sentenced to 2 months behind bars

Princeton student who stormed Capitol is sentenced to 2 months behind bars

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who was a Princeton University student when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to two months of incarceration for interfering with police officers trying to hold off a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
Provincial byelection set for Nov. 30 in Kitchener Centre

Provincial byelection set for Nov. 30 in Kitchener Centre

TORONTO — Voters in Kitchener Centre will head to the polls later this month in a provincial byelection. Premier Doug Ford called the byelection Wednesday for Nov.
Alberta announces reforms to address high premiums for automobile insurance

Alberta announces reforms to address high premiums for automobile insurance

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is promising reforms to reduce high auto insurances costs, but the Official Opposition says the changes are so soft and cosmetic they do little for drivers getting walloped by high premiums.
Ontario expands Holocaust education in schools

Ontario expands Holocaust education in schools

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to expand mandatory Holocaust education in Grade 10, including to add learning about contemporary impacts of rising antisemitism. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Wednesday it will help to combat a rise in hate.
Calgary Real Estate Board reports 17 per cent increase in home sales for October

Calgary Real Estate Board reports 17 per cent increase in home sales for October

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city saw 2,171 home sales in October, marking a 17 per cent increase compared with the same month last year and among the highest levels it has ever reported for October.
Tories brought in double the money that Liberals donors contributed in third quarter

Tories brought in double the money that Liberals donors contributed in third quarter

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives continue to hold a sizable fundraising advantage over the Liberals, collecting twice as much money from donors as the governing party did in this year's third quarter.

Canada, U.S. to meet with Indigenous leaders next week on transboundary pollution

WASHINGTON — Canadian and U.S. officials are expected to meet next week with Indigenous leaders as they work on cleaning up toxic mining run-off that's polluting waters on both sides of the border.