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A judge considers whether to clarify 2 new Georgia election certification rules

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is considering whether to issue clarification or guidance for two new rules from the Georgia State Election Board that have to do with county certification of election results.
NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks outside City Hall

NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks outside City Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday delivered his most thorough public defense to date since his indictment on federal bribery charges, insisting the case was a “test” that would not distract him from governing as he deflected sp
Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo

Ontario farmers raise concerns of dwindling farmland at rural expo

LINDSAY, Ont. — Several Ontario farmers raised concerns on Tuesday about dwindling farmland across the province as politicians of all stripes gather at an annual rural and agricultural expo. Ontario politicians descended upon Lindsay, Ont.
The Latest: VP candidates Vance and Walz meet in last scheduled debate for 2024 tickets

The Latest: VP candidates Vance and Walz meet in last scheduled debate for 2024 tickets

Barring a late addition to the schedule, Tuesday night's vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz could be the last debate of the 2024 campaign between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Key swing state faces 'daunting' level of uncertainty after storm ravages multiple counties

Key swing state faces 'daunting' level of uncertainty after storm ravages multiple counties

ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Nova Scotia judge upholds fisheries minister's right to impose licence moratorium

Nova Scotia judge upholds fisheries minister's right to impose licence moratorium

HALIFAX — The right of Nova Scotia’s fisheries minister to impose a moratorium on new licences for fish buyers and processors has been upheld in a recent court decision.

Louisiana governor plans to call third special session to overhaul the state's tax system

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov.

Louisiana governor plans to call third special session to overhaul the state's tax system

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov.
Quebec premier floats idea of 'waiting zones' in Canada for asylum seekers

Quebec premier floats idea of 'waiting zones' in Canada for asylum seekers

PARIS — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government has asked Ottawa to set up "waiting zones" for asylum seekers, as is the practice in France.
Small businesses to receive five years' worth of carbon rebates in December

Small businesses to receive five years' worth of carbon rebates in December

OTTAWA — Owners of small and medium-sized businesses will finally receive their long-awaited carbon pricing refunds before the end of this year, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Tuesday.