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Battle between 'fringe' candidate and ex-Tory reflects schism in N.B. politics

Battle between 'fringe' candidate and ex-Tory reflects schism in N.B. politics

FREDERICTON — A riding in southwest New Brunswick that for decades was a Progressive Conservative stronghold is shaping up to be a bellwether that could offer a window into the future of the Tory party, and maybe of the province.
Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules

Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules

Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies. Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. and Couche-Tard Inc.
Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for huge rally with Vance and Musk

Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for huge rally with Vance and Musk

BUTLER, Pa.
Harris is heading to North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath one day after Trump visited

Harris is heading to North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath one day after Trump visited

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is heading to North Carolina on Saturday as the state recovers from Hurricane Helene , arriving there one day after a visit by Republican Donald Trump, who is spreading false claims abou
Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries

Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has emerged as a twofold concern for the United States as it nears the end of the presidential campaign.
A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted

A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man set to die this month is at the center of another push for clemency in the U.S.
First Nations leaders say Saskatchewan court workers sent home for orange shirts

First Nations leaders say Saskatchewan court workers sent home for orange shirts

MEADOW LAKE, Sask. — First Nations leaders say the pride two Saskatchewan courthouse staff felt on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation turned to shame after they were told to change out of the orange clothing they wore to work.
San Francisco's first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term

San Francisco's first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When London Breed was elected as San Francisco's first Black woman mayor, it was a pinch-me moment for a poor girl from public housing whose ascension showed that no dream was impossible in the progressive, compassionate and equi
Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together

Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together

EVANS, Ga. (AP) — After making up privately, Donald Trump and Georgia Gov.
In Michigan, Harris doesn't get hoped-for firefighters endorsement amid shifting labor loyalties

In Michigan, Harris doesn't get hoped-for firefighters endorsement amid shifting labor loyalties

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — It was the perfect place to welcome the endorsement of the firefighters union — a gleaming new firehouse in a blue-collar town just outside of Detroit in the key battleground state of Michigan.
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