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Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

CHICAGO (AP) — Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with her husband , Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump , on the crucial election issue.
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Nevada politician guilty of using $70,000 meant for statue of slain officer for personal costs

Nevada politician guilty of using $70,000 meant for statue of slain officer for personal costs

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada Republican politician who ran unsuccessfully two years ago for state treasurer was found guilty Thursday of using funds raised for a statue honoring a slain police officer for personal costs , including plastic surgery.
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Ousted Manitoba NDP caucus member accuses premier of grabbing and yanking arm

Ousted Manitoba NDP caucus member accuses premier of grabbing and yanking arm

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba politician who was ousted from the governing NDP caucus is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of lunging at him and yanking his arm during the election campaign five years ago, when the New Democrats were in Opposition.
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Ex-NYPD boss rejected discipline for cops who raided bar where owner says he was 'extorted'

Ex-NYPD boss rejected discipline for cops who raided bar where owner says he was 'extorted'

NEW YORK (AP) — In late August, less than a week before federal agents arrived at his home with a search warrant, New York Police Department Commissioner Edward Caban cleared three officers found to have engaged in misconduct during a raid on a Brook
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The Latest: Harris campaigns in Wisconsin and Trump in Michigan in battle for 'blue wall' states

The Latest: Harris campaigns in Wisconsin and Trump in Michigan in battle for 'blue wall' states

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is opening a two-day stay in Wisconsin and Michigan, and Republican candidate Donald Trump will be in Michigan on Thursday as the two candidates grapple for wins in the “blue wall” battleground states,
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What the parties are promising ahead of the British Columbia provincial election

What the parties are promising ahead of the British Columbia provincial election

The British Columbia's New Democrats released the party's platform Thursday days after the Greens unveiled a plan for government ahead of the election on Oct. 19. The B.C.
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B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on 'tough challenges' and John Rustad

B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on 'tough challenges' and John Rustad

New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help British Columbia households with a $1,000 grocery rebate, in an election platform that mentions rival B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad more than 50 times.
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Ex-NYPD commissioner rejected discipline for cops who raided Brooklyn bar now part of federal probe

Ex-NYPD commissioner rejected discipline for cops who raided Brooklyn bar now part of federal probe

NEW YORK (AP) — In late August, less than a week before federal agents arrived at his home with a search warrant, New York Police Department Commissioner Edward Caban cleared three officers found to have engaged in misconduct during a raid on a Brook
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Mélanie Joly plans to meet with Lebanese minister at Francophonie summit

Mélanie Joly plans to meet with Lebanese minister at Francophonie summit

PARIS — Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday that she's planning to meet with counterparts from Lebanon and France at the Francophonie summit, where the shadow of a wider war in the Middle East is already looming large.
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Trump and the federal election case against him: Key passages from prosecutors' latest court filing

Trump and the federal election case against him: Key passages from prosecutors' latest court filing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump “laid the groundwork for his crimes” well before Election Day in 2020. He said “the details don’t matter” when told his election fraud claims would fail in court.
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