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When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

When polls close in battleground states on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited them the most.
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Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination

Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination

OTTAWA — Canada's capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot. Mathieu Grondin wants to be the one to change that for good.
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'We are scared': Gen Z may hold the keys to the White House, and the parties know it

'We are scared': Gen Z may hold the keys to the White House, and the parties know it

WASHINGTON — It felt like his future was at stake when 18-year-old Carter Fay cast an early ballot in the United States election. "The reality is that our democracy, I truly think, is on the line.
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They sent ballots from Canada. Now, Americans prepare to watch the election from afar

They sent ballots from Canada. Now, Americans prepare to watch the election from afar

After knocking on thousands of doors during this year's U.S. presidential campaign, David Shelton's work is done — now, he's looking forward to knocking back a drink or two at a local bar on election night with fellow Americans.
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A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election

A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election

MONTREAL — Among the millions glued to their TV sets Tuesday night watching U.S. election results will be a group of people in Montreal with a particular connection to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris — her high school classmates.
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What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

TORONTO — Housing experts who have long promoted moving new home construction from suburbs to urban centres are calling for a similar approach to policy, saying several ideas currently percolating on the fringes of society in Canada have proven succe
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Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing the U.S. to try to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources.
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Arkansas chief justice election won't change conservative tilt of court, but will make history

Arkansas chief justice election won't change conservative tilt of court, but will make history

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas' race for state Supreme Court chief justice won't change its conservative majority and it hasn't drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns.
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Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

Orlando Harris’ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-old’s bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than one suicide attempt.
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Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states.
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