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Search continues for four people missing after record rainfall in Nova Scotia

Search continues for four people missing after record rainfall in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A flooded Nova Scotia field was the focus of an intense weekend search for four people, including two children, lost after rushing waters caused by torrential rains swamped the vehicles they were travelling in. RCMP Cpl.
Russia's Zvonareva banned from entering Poland for WTA 250 tournament

Russia's Zvonareva banned from entering Poland for WTA 250 tournament

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva has been banned from entering Poland, the country's Interior Ministry said. She was to participate in a WTA 250 tournament in Warsaw starting Monday.

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro fades from the spotlight

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is fading from the spotlight, showing the courts' power over the electoral system and the political shortcomings of the increasingly powerless former leader.
Democrats eye Wisconsin high court's new liberal majority to win abortion and redistricting rulings

Democrats eye Wisconsin high court's new liberal majority to win abortion and redistricting rulings

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'Mama bears' may be the 2024 race's soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism

In many election cycles, there’s a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters who may help decide the winner. Think soccer moms or security moms. Even NASCAR dads. And now, the “mama bears.
'Mama bears' may be the 2024 race's soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism

'Mama bears' may be the 2024 race's soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism

In many election cycles, there's a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters who may help decide the winner. Think soccer moms or security moms. Even NASCAR dads. And now, the “mama bears.
CBC head 'blindsided' staff with comments on broadcaster's future, Poilievre: emails

CBC head 'blindsided' staff with comments on broadcaster's future, Poilievre: emails

OTTAWA — After the head of Canada's public broadcaster gave a newspaper interview earlier this year that promised CBC would eventually become a digital-only product and that criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, senior managers were quick
Refugee claims followed Montreal AIDS summit marred by visa woes, planning issues

Refugee claims followed Montreal AIDS summit marred by visa woes, planning issues

OTTAWA — Almost one-sixth of guests at a major AIDS conference in Montreal last year who received Canadian visas ended up claiming asylum, according to internal data obtained by The Canadian Press.
Nervous Republicans turn to New Hampshire in hopes of stopping Trump

Nervous Republicans turn to New Hampshire in hopes of stopping Trump

HUDSON, N.H. (AP) — They acknowledge Donald Trump's dominance, but weary Republicans across New Hampshire — even inside the governor's office — are fighting to stop the former president from winning the first-in-the-nation primary.

Southern California school board OKs curriculum after Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened a $1.5M fine

TEMECULA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California school board has voted to approve a social studies curriculum for elementary students, resolving a dispute with Gov.