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In Xi's China, even internal reports fall prey to censorship

In Xi's China, even internal reports fall prey to censorship

BEIJING (AP) — When the coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan in late 2019, reporter Liao Jun of China’s official Xinhua News Agency told conflicting stories to two very different audiences.

Top Biden envoy pushes back on criticism of Iran strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Biden administration official on Monday pushed back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists who are calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal . The U.S.
Confident GOP unifies behind candidates once seen as risky

Confident GOP unifies behind candidates once seen as risky

ATKINSON, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s Republican governor described Don Bolduc as a “conspiracy theory extremist” just two months ago. But now, a week before Election Day, Gov. Chris Sununu is vowing to support him.
'Money for free': Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway

'Money for free': Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway

EDMONTON — Critics fear Alberta's new United Conservative premier is preparing to bring in a program that would use billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded royalty breaks to subsidize energy companies to fulfil their legal duty and clean up old wells.
GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US

GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Heading into next week’s midterm elections , many Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on voters’ concerns about inflation by vilifying a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles.
Ohio seeks to become latest state to ban noncitizen voting

Ohio seeks to become latest state to ban noncitizen voting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republicans in Ohio are promoting a measure on the Nov.
Late push by Dixon helps tighten Michigan governor's race

Late push by Dixon helps tighten Michigan governor's race

DETROIT (AP) — Fresh off a late-October prime-time debate , Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon had completed nearly a dozen TV interviews by noon the next day.
Ontario to release economic statement on Nov. 14, finance minister says

Ontario to release economic statement on Nov. 14, finance minister says

TORONTO — Ontario is set to release its fall economic statement on Nov. 14. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the province will be providing an update on its "plan to build.
Supreme Court rejects Turkey's bid to stop US lawsuits

Supreme Court rejects Turkey's bid to stop US lawsuits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Turkey's bid to shut down lawsuits in U.S.
ICC judges approve request to reopen Afghanistan probe

ICC judges approve request to reopen Afghanistan probe

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges have approved a request by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor to reopen an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, saying Afghan authorities are not carrying out meanin