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Groups mobilize to help voters confronting new election laws

Groups mobilize to help voters confronting new election laws

ATLANTA (AP) — Rhonda Briggins spent much of Election Day in 2020 at an Atlanta polling place handing out water and snacks to encourage voters to stay in an hourslong line to cast their ballots, something her historic Black sorority has done for deca
Indiana US Senate candidates split on abortion, spending

Indiana US Senate candidates split on abortion, spending

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Thomas McDermott tried to spark his underdog challenge to Indiana Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young on Sunday by attacking his positions on issues spanning abortion, federal spending and marijuana legalization.
Warnock answers Libertarian wildcard in Ga.; Walker skips

Warnock answers Libertarian wildcard in Ga.; Walker skips

ATLANTA (AP) — Libertarian Chase Oliver isn’t going to win Georgia's pivotal U.S. Senate race.
Police transition from Mounties to municipal force continues despite pro-RCMP mayor

Police transition from Mounties to municipal force continues despite pro-RCMP mayor

VICTORIA — A battle over police services in one of British Columbia's largest cities is looming with the election in Surrey of a new mayor promising to bring back the RCMP, who are currently being replaced with a municipal force.
Business Council of Canada says Nexus closure 'deeply troubling' in letter to U.S.

Business Council of Canada says Nexus closure 'deeply troubling' in letter to U.S.

OTTAWA — The Business Council of Canada says it is concerned over the continued closure of the Nexus trusted-traveller program, which allows pre-screened travellers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada.
GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election

GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election

NEW YORK (AP) — In Donald Trump's assessment, Mike Pence “committed political suicide" on Jan. 6, 2021.
Malta marks 5 years since journalist killed, seeks justice

Malta marks 5 years since journalist killed, seeks justice

VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Malta on Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of the car bomb slaying of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with calls for justice and praise for the courage of a woman whose death shocked Europe and exposed a cult
Manitoba NDP leader promises to boost health care and balance the budget

Manitoba NDP leader promises to boost health care and balance the budget

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats will improve health care, keep electricity rates low and simultaneously reduce the deficit if they win the next election, leader Wab Kinew said Sunday at the end of the party's annual convention.
Ukraine: Rockets strike mayor's office in occupied Donetsk

Ukraine: Rockets strike mayor's office in occupied Donetsk

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Pro-Kremlin officials on Sunday blamed Ukraine for a rocket attack that struck the mayor’s office in Donetsk, a city controlled by the separatists, while Ukrainian officials said Russian rocket strikes hit a town across from the
Swedish party official suspended after Anne Frank posting

Swedish party official suspended after Anne Frank posting

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Sweden Democrats official was suspended by the far-right party for making degrading comments about Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank.