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Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody

Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Afghan man who is accused of plotting an Election Day attack in the U.S.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions, but the measures are unlikely to dramatically change access — at least not immediately.
New Brunswick election: Greens and Liberals make pledges about housing affordability

New Brunswick election: Greens and Liberals make pledges about housing affordability

FREDERICTON — The high cost of housing was at the centre of the New Brunswick election campaign on Thursday. Both the Liberals and the Greens announced plans to make housing more affordable if they are elected to govern on Monday.
McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says

McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered," a “despicable human being" and a “narcissist,” according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republ
Takeaways from The Associated Press' reporting on extremism in the military

Takeaways from The Associated Press' reporting on extremism in the military

An Associated Press investigation examined extremism among members of the U.S. military and veterans. Here are highlights from the reporting.
Harris to address Al Smith charity dinner by video, organizers say

Harris to address Al Smith charity dinner by video, organizers say

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will address the Al Smith charity dinner by video Thursday night, after deciding to skip the event in person in a break with presidential campaign tradition , organizers said.
PBO projects deficit exceeded $40B pledge, Liberals won't say if they'll meet target

PBO projects deficit exceeded $40B pledge, Liberals won't say if they'll meet target

OTTAWA — The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal year, the parliamentary budget officer said on Thursday.
N.B. Liberal leader Holt bills herself as 'stark contrast' to Tory incumbent Higgs

N.B. Liberal leader Holt bills herself as 'stark contrast' to Tory incumbent Higgs

Within days, Susan Holt could become the next premier of New Brunswick — and the first woman ever to lead the province.
Former porn shop worker wants defamation lawsuit by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed

Former porn shop worker wants defamation lawsuit by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov.
Ontario to speed up environmental assessments, property acquisitions for Highway 413

Ontario to speed up environmental assessments, property acquisitions for Highway 413

Ontario plans to speed up the building of highways by facilitating construction 24 hours a day, accelerating property acquisitions, and creating a faster environmental assessment process.