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Jimmy Carter and hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday

Jimmy Carter and hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter is preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday on Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son of a Depression-era farmer to the White House and
Navigating US presidential politics, Zelenskyy met Trump and Harris. Now comes a harder part

Navigating US presidential politics, Zelenskyy met Trump and Harris. Now comes a harder part

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is back home leading Ukraine’s fight against Russia after a U.S. trip that brought him face to face with the American leaders who will help decide his country’s future.
Democratic donors prop up far-right candidates, including Wisconsin gun activist in Senate race

Democratic donors prop up far-right candidates, including Wisconsin gun activist in Senate race

WASHINGTON (AP) — David Steinglass, a wealthy donor, has supported scores of Democrats running for office and calls himself an activist for transgender rights. So his donation earlier this year to a far-right candidate in Wisconsin’s U.S.
Trump heads to Wisconsin's critical Democratic stronghold ahead of vice presidential debate

Trump heads to Wisconsin's critical Democratic stronghold ahead of vice presidential debate

WAUNAKEE, Wis.
Walz and Vance will meet in their first and possibly only vice presidential debate

Walz and Vance will meet in their first and possibly only vice presidential debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election.
The Latest: Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction

The Latest: Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction

Hurricane Helene is shifting the presidential candidates’ plans this week. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is cutting short a campaign visit to Las Vegas to return to Washington for briefings.
Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Donald Trump repeatedly spread falsehoods Monday about the federal response to Hurricane Helene despite claiming not to be politicizing the disaster as he toured hard-hit areas in south Georgia.
Native Americans in Montana ask court for voting sites on reservation

Native Americans in Montana ask court for voting sites on reservation

BILLINGS, Mont.
Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won't qualify for the ballot

Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won't qualify for the ballot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas' medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won't qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday.
Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony in Ottawa to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.