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Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon

Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon

CHICAGO (AP) — Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday.

Georgia counties urge state elections board to stop changing rules ahead of November

ATLANTA (AP) — County election officials in Georgia are asking the State Election Board to stop changing the rules ahead of the November election, citing concerns about creating unnecessary confusion for poll workers and voters.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's third day in Chicago

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's third day in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday.
Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it

Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of lawyers with deep ties to the Republican Party scrambled over the weekend to rescue an effort to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on the Arizona ballot, offering one of the clearest examples yet of the G
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary as he seeks a second term

Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary as he seeks a second term

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has handily won Florida's Republican primary against two other opponents, moving on to face Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November.
FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention

FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention

The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination to be the party's candidate for president.
Obby Khan announces bid for the helm of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives

Obby Khan announces bid for the helm of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives

WINNIPEG — Former provincial cabinet minister and pro football player Obby Khan is launching a bid for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party.
Snake strikes spike as roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward

Snake strikes spike as roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward

Provincial data suggests Alberta’s roadkill numbers are soaring, with snakes hit particularly hard last year. Alberta Wildlife Watch says almost 400 snake carcasses were reported to it in 2023.
Ontario parties spend summer preparing for possibility of an early election

Ontario parties spend summer preparing for possibility of an early election

TORONTO — Ontario's major political parties have been spending the summer nominating candidates, running "campaign schools," and canvassing after remarks from the premier this spring fuelled speculation he will call an early election.
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