Politics

Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� President Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president.

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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.

Aug 19, 2024 1:06 PM Read more >

What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats' ticket.

Aug 19, 2024 10:24 AM Read more >

Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

OTTAWA 鈥� Foreign Affairs Minister M茅lanie Joly says Canada will provide $1 million to help stem mpox in Africa as her government assembles a long-delayed plan on how to engage with the continent.

Aug 19, 2024 9:48 AM Read more >

House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden , alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates.

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Statistics Canada says median family after-tax income in 2022 down after inflation

OTTAWA 鈥� Statistics Canada says the median family after-tax income in 2022 fell compared with 2021, after adjusted for inflation, with young people being the hardest hit.

Aug 19, 2024 9:03 AM Read more >

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today鈥檚 climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national conventions in the same city but also shared some of the props.

Aug 19, 2024 8:59 AM Read more >

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced President Joe Biden atop the presidential ticket, but his 鈥渇inish the job鈥� campaign mantra can still largely apply to her top policy goals.

Aug 19, 2024 7:53 AM Read more >

Sectors that earned most corporate capital gains created no jobs over 5 years: report

OTTAWA 鈥� Two sectors were responsible for the majority of corporate capital gains earned in Canada over five years but added no new jobs over that time span, a new study found.

Aug 19, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

PHOTO COLLECTION: DNC Preparations

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press

Aug 18, 2024 10:51 PM Read more >