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Election certification is a traditionally routine duty that has become politicized in the Trump era

Election certification is a traditionally routine duty that has become politicized in the Trump era

For the outcome of this year's presidential race, it will be the vote count on election night and possibly in the days after that will grab the public's attention.
Harris proposes expanding Medicare to cover in-home senior care

Harris proposes expanding Medicare to cover in-home senior care

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing to provide federal funding to cover home care costs for older Americans, aiming to help the “ sandwich generation " of adults caring for aging parents while raising their children at the sam
This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied - with steak

This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied - with steak

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — During an October debate, Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy denounced his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester , for ” eating lobbyist steak ″ while the Republican fought in Afghanistan.
Foreign doctors' skills will be assessed while they care for Nova Scotia patients

Foreign doctors' skills will be assessed while they care for Nova Scotia patients

HALIFAX — A new program to more quickly integrate internationally trained doctors into Nova Scotia’s health system is set to begin in the new year.
Disputes over access to the vote intensify as Ohioans begin to cast ballots

Disputes over access to the vote intensify as Ohioans begin to cast ballots

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Several disputes over voter rights in Ohio were unresolved Tuesday as the state began accepting early ballots in this fall’s election for president, a key U.S. Senate race and a redistricting measure.
N.B. election: 'Business acumen,' not more money, will fix health care, says Higgs

N.B. election: 'Business acumen,' not more money, will fix health care, says Higgs

FREDERICTON — Improving health care comes through better management, not spending more money, according to New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative leader, who says he'll bring "business acumen" to delivering services if he's re-elected to a third te
Lawsuit says Virginia is illegally purging legitimate voters off the rolls

Lawsuit says Virginia is illegally purging legitimate voters off the rolls

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Republican Gov.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to Laos for ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to Laos for ASEAN Summit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Laos today to take part in the ASEAN Summit.
Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill was introduced in the U.S.
Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes

Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes

Two court rulings Monday bolstered abortion opponents, with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Texas could ban emergency abortions if they violate state law and Georgia's top court allowing enforcement of the abortion ban in that state.