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Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — X's crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn't addressing the flood of U.S.
Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan.
Judge sets hearing on $1M-a-day sweepstakes from Elon Musk PAC helping Donald Trump

Judge sets hearing on $1M-a-day sweepstakes from Elon Musk PAC helping Donald Trump

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge has set a hearing Thursday morning in the city prosecutor’s bid to shut down Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day sweepstakes in battleground states.
Liberals look to move past leadership drama with eye on next campaign

Liberals look to move past leadership drama with eye on next campaign

OTTAWA — The Liberal caucus turned its attention to the party's plan for the next election on Wednesday, after an unsuccessful attempt by some MPs to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.
Forty-fore! Eagles get rare opportunity to play golf with former president Barack Obama

Forty-fore! Eagles get rare opportunity to play golf with former president Barack Obama

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fly, birdies, fly.
Former foreign ministry official recalls fear Abdelrazik would end up in Guantanamo

Former foreign ministry official recalls fear Abdelrazik would end up in Guantanamo

OTTAWA — A former senior official at Canada's foreign ministry says there were fears two decades ago that Montreal man Abousfian Abdelrazik might end up at a prison for suspected terrorists in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots

1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots

Voters in two counties in Washington state and Oregon have not received mail-in ballots with less than a week to go before the election, election officials said Wednesday.
Manitoba bill would require judges to undergo education on domestic violence and more

Manitoba bill would require judges to undergo education on domestic violence and more

WINNIPEG — Manitoba may soon require new provincial court judges to take continuing education on intimate partner violence, sexual assault, systemic racism and other topics.
School choice ballot measure framed as a pivotal decision for Kentucky education

School choice ballot measure framed as a pivotal decision for Kentucky education

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Prominent Kentucky leaders on both sides of a school choice ballot measure are framing the issue as a pivotal moment for education, making their final pitches before the start of early voting Thursday.
Supreme Court's conservative justices leave in place Virginia's purge of voter registrations

Supreme Court's conservative justices leave in place Virginia's purge of voter registrations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday left in place Virginia's purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting .