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Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the Progressive Conservative government is not planning to call an early election.
Analysis: North Korea fired dozens of missiles. What now?

Analysis: North Korea fired dozens of missiles. What now?

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For days North Korean officials have raged over U.S.-South Korean military drills, promising a violent response.

Alaska: What to expect on election night

Statewide races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor top the ticket in Alaska’s ranked choice election. Republican U.S. Sen.
Trudeau tells Ford use of notwithstanding clause is 'wrong and inappropriate' in call

Trudeau tells Ford use of notwithstanding clause is 'wrong and inappropriate' in call

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday that his pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in legislation intended to keep education workers from striking is "wrong and inappropriate.

TDSB to close schools for duration of Ontario education workers' strike

Canada's largest school board says it will keep schools closed for the duration of an Ontario education workers' strike planned for Friday, which the union has said will continue indefinitely.
2 alleged 'boogaloo' members arrested in Michigan and Ohio

2 alleged 'boogaloo' members arrested in Michigan and Ohio

DETROIT (AP) — The FBI has arrested two alleged members of the far-right anti-government group the Boogaloo Boys, with authorities increasingly concerned about the potential for violence in the leadup to next week's midterm elections.
Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom

Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom

WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials said Tuesday.
Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence

Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning that democracy itself is in peril, President Joe Biden called on Americans Wednesday night to use their ballots in next week's midterm elections to stand up against lies, violence and dangerous “ultra MAGA" election disrupto
After Pelosi attack, House chair wants answers from police

After Pelosi attack, House chair wants answers from police

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S.
2nd Arizona county mulling hand-counts rejects effort

2nd Arizona county mulling hand-counts rejects effort

PHOENIX (AP) — The elected leaders of an Arizona county who had considered following the lead of a rural county by expanding their hand-counts of ballots from next week’s election rejected the effort Wednesday.