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N.B. election: Liberals promise full coverage for one round of in vitro fertilization

N.B. election: Liberals promise full coverage for one round of in vitro fertilization

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Liberals are promising to cover the cost of one round of in vitro fertilization treatment for people trying to start a family.
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JD Vance refused five times to acknowledge Donald Trump lost 2020 election in podcast interview

JD Vance refused five times to acknowledge Donald Trump lost 2020 election in podcast interview

NEW YORK (AP) — JD Vance , Republican vice presidential nominee, again refused to acknowledge that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election over former President Donald Trump , evading the question five times in an interview with The New York Times,
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Abortion has passed inflation as the top election issue for women under 30, survey finds

Abortion has passed inflation as the top election issue for women under 30, survey finds

Abortion has passed inflation to become the top issue in the presidential election for women younger than 30 since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, according to results released Friday of
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Montana businessman gets 2 years in prison for role in Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol

Montana businessman gets 2 years in prison for role in Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana business owner and supporter of former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S.
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Nuclear commission approves Pickering plant extension to 2026

Nuclear commission approves Pickering plant extension to 2026

TORONTO — The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission says it has approved a short extension to operate the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station until the end of 2026.
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Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll

Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Hispanic women have a positive opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris and a negative view of former President Donald Trump , but Hispanic men are more divided on both candidates, according to a recent poll from
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Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative website

Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative website

ATLANTA (AP) — Two Georgia election workers have reached a settlement in their defamation lawsuit against a Missouri-based conservative website that falsely accused them of fraud in the 2020 presidential election, according to a court filing earlier
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Prince Edward Island reports $14.8-million deficit in fiscal 2023-24

Prince Edward Island reports $14.8-million deficit in fiscal 2023-24

CHARLOTTETOWN — The government of Prince Edward Island is reporting a deficit of $14.8 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year ending March 31. The figure is $82.8 million smaller than the $97.6-million deficit forecast in the spring 2023 budget.
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Changes now in effect to allow more kids in Manitoba to be kept in care of families

Changes now in effect to allow more kids in Manitoba to be kept in care of families

WINNIPEG — Changes to Manitoba's child welfare system aimed at keeping more families together are now in effect.
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Saskatchewan NDP releases entire platform addressing health care, schools, economy

Saskatchewan NDP releases entire platform addressing health care, schools, economy

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck has put her entire platform to voters before the Oct. 28 election. Beck says her plan offers change that is needed to help Saskatchewan hospitals, schools and families.
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