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A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that she won't order the presidential battleground state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections despite recent disruptions to registration caused by Hurricane Helene . U.S.
Chiefs of Ontario to vote in favour of $47.8B child welfare agreement with Canada

Chiefs of Ontario to vote in favour of $47.8B child welfare agreement with Canada

OTTAWA — Chiefs in Ontario have voted in support of a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement with Canada.
Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper businesses, town

Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper businesses, town

JASPER, ALTA. — The government of Canada will forgo up to $15.2 million in rental fees charged to the municipality of Jasper, Alta., as well as its residents and business owners over the next few years.

Hajdu, Woodhouse Nepinak urge MPs to drop politics, support First Nations water bill

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are urging MPs across party lines to support legislation to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water in their communities.
Biden tells Trump to 'get a life, man' and stop storm misinformation

Biden tells Trump to 'get a life, man' and stop storm misinformation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday publicly admonished Donald Trump , telling his predecessor to “get a life, man” and try to help people impacted by a pair of devastating hurricanes rather than spreading misinformation about the feder
Saskatchewan Party, NDP leaders address crime on campaign trail ahead of election

Saskatchewan Party, NDP leaders address crime on campaign trail ahead of election

REGINA — Saskatchewan's two main party leaders addressed crime Thursday, with Scott Moe promising more powers for police and the NDP's Carla Beck slamming the Saskatchewan Party's record.
Trump's complaints about '60 Minutes' put a spotlight on editing at the nation's top newsmagazine

Trump's complaints about '60 Minutes' put a spotlight on editing at the nation's top newsmagazine

Donald Trump skipped a “60 Minutes” interview this past week, but he's attacking CBS for how it handled its session with opponent Kamala Harris , calling it a “giant fake news scam” and suggesting the network was out to protect her.
Manitoba advocate says progress has stalled on curbing sleep-related infant deaths

Manitoba advocate says progress has stalled on curbing sleep-related infant deaths

WINNIPEG — A new report says Manitoba has made little progress in reducing the number of sleep-related infant deaths and must do more to help disadvantaged families.
Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students

Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students

MONTREAL — Quebec has introduced legislation to cap the number of international students in the province, part of a larger push by the government to reduce temporary immigration.
Donald Trump rolls out tax breaks, but no specifics, for overseas citizens and auto buyers

Donald Trump rolls out tax breaks, but no specifics, for overseas citizens and auto buyers

DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out more plans for tax breaks without offering details on how they would work or how they'd affect the federal budget.