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AFN head meets with Manitoba's viceregal to seek independent inquiry into killings

AFN head meets with Manitoba's viceregal to seek independent inquiry into killings

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging Manitoba's lieutenant-governor to establish an independent inquiry into the killings of four Indigenous women in the province.
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Report reveals low-income Albertans falling through cracks of health benefits program

Report reveals low-income Albertans falling through cracks of health benefits program

EDMONTON — Alberta's ombudsman says thousands of low-income residents seeking benefits to cover off health-care costs face unfair barriers.
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Biden cancels meeting with Latino civil rights organization after testing positive for coronavirus

Biden cancels meeting with Latino civil rights organization after testing positive for coronavirus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday while trying to shore up support among disenchanted voters key to his reelection chances, prompting him to cancel a meeting with members of a Latino civil rights organ
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Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques

Outside RNC, conservative group defends its Project 2025 guidebook as Democrats ramp up critiques

MILWAUKEE (AP) — At the edge of the cordoned-off perimeter around the Republican National Convention on Monday, hundreds of conservatives filed into the ornate home of the Milwaukee Symphony to hear a parade of luminaries talk policy and Project 2025
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The stepped-up security around Trump is apparent, with agents walling him off from RNC crowds

The stepped-up security around Trump is apparent, with agents walling him off from RNC crowds

MILWAUKEE (AP) — On the floor of the Republican National Convention Tuesday evening, vice presidential candidate JD Vance greeted and shook hands with excited delegates as he walked toward his seat.
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Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts

Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a relative rarity for presidential elections, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have long records on foreign policy and clearly stated positions on many of the world's hot spots.
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In ethics hearing about Liberal minister, business exec admits he lied to a reporter

In ethics hearing about Liberal minister, business exec admits he lied to a reporter

OTTAWA — The chief witness in a parliamentary probe said Wednesday that he lied to a reporter when asked about ethics allegations against a federal minister.
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B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim

B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim

HALIFAX — British Columbia is providing "full support" to Newfoundland and Labrador's court challenge over federal equalization payments, while it considers its own claim to ensure fair treatment from Ottawa, Premier David Eby said Wednesday.
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Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional

Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional

ATLANTA (AP) — Two groups on Wednesday sued to overturn a law extending the elected terms of Georgia's public service commissioners, saying it violates the state constitution for the five Republicans to be allowed to serve terms longer than six years
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'Of all the places': Deep red Butler, Pennsylvania, grapples with Trump assassination attempt

'Of all the places': Deep red Butler, Pennsylvania, grapples with Trump assassination attempt

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the streets of Butler, Pennsylvania, in the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the same four words have been spoken again and again: “Of all the places.
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