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AP Election Brief | What to expect in New York’s primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York voters will choose candidates in local primary elections held across the state Tuesday.
UK elections watchdog says new voter ID law stopped thousands from casting ballots

UK elections watchdog says new voter ID law stopped thousands from casting ballots

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s electoral watchdog said Friday that about 14,000 people were prevented from voting in last month’s local elections because of a new law requiring voters to show photo identification. The Electoral Commission said 0.
Foreign firefighters fight flames, fatigue and get 'eaten alive' by mosquitoes

Foreign firefighters fight flames, fatigue and get 'eaten alive' by mosquitoes

MONTREAL — Eighteen-year-old Hunter Sousa from Maine celebrated his high school graduation by hopping in a truck and heading to Nova Scotia to fight the biggest forest fire in the province's history.
As LBGTQ community girds for battle, advocates say time and the law are on their side

As LBGTQ community girds for battle, advocates say time and the law are on their side

WASHINGTON — Harleigh Walker is just an ordinary American high school kid, but with one important difference: how she's spending her summer vacation.
Chow has been a front-runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful?

Chow has been a front-runner before, what’s different for the mayoral hopeful?

TORONTO — Before the last high-profile debate of Toronto's mayoral byelection campaign, Olivia Chow was prepared for attacks from the other candidates on stage. She was leading the polls, and in the crosshairs of her political rivals.
Arizona Republican election official sues Kari Lake for defamation

Arizona Republican election official sues Kari Lake for defamation

PHOENIX (AP) — A top Republican election official in Arizona filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against Kari Lake , who falsely claims she lost the 2022 race for governor because of fraud.
Maine bill proposing one of country's least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote

Maine bill proposing one of country's least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote

AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional floor debate.
North Carolina GOP legislators making changes to new abortion law days before enforcement

North Carolina GOP legislators making changes to new abortion law days before enforcement

RALEIGH, N.C.
'Gone in an instant:' Manitoba RCMP release names of 16 seniors killed in bus crash

'Gone in an instant:' Manitoba RCMP release names of 16 seniors killed in bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — They were great-grandparents, a couple in their 80s, a former teacher — and they were "gone in an instant." RCMP Supt.
Planned Parenthood, Emily's List and NARAL-Pro Choice America endorse Joe Biden in 2024 race

Planned Parenthood, Emily's List and NARAL-Pro Choice America endorse Joe Biden in 2024 race

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three top reproductive rights groups are endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection in 2024.