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Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says

Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says

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Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal

Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has reassigned the president and CEO of the province's auto insurance board. Éric Ducharme's dismissal from the top job was confirmed by a government source who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Armed forces needs to strengthen screening to weed out extremists: expert

Armed forces needs to strengthen screening to weed out extremists: expert

OTTAWA — Terror charges laid against members of the Canadian Armed Forces over an alleged plot to form an anti-government militia show the military needs to do a better job of vetting at the recruitment stage, an expert in extremism said Wednesday.
Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty

Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicted “90 deals in 90 days.
Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods

Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday overturned a self-styled right-wing propagandist’s conviction for spreading falsehoods on social media in an effort to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election. The 2nd U.S.
What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that's particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federa
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.
Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

FREDERICTON — At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below the 95 per cent threshold recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading.
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91

Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state's chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption , has died. He was 91.
Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor

Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First” agenda.
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