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Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Six Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on their homes Thursday, the lawmakers or their offices said. Sen. Chris Murphy and all five House members — Reps.
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Manitoba says ankle bracelets will cover more communities, help more victims

Manitoba says ankle bracelets will cover more communities, help more victims

SELKIRK, Man. — The Manitoba government is expanding its use of ankle bracelets to monitor criminals and suspects released on court-ordered conditions.
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Feds announce $758 million to help TTC buy new subway trains

Feds announce $758 million to help TTC buy new subway trains

TORONTO — Ottawa says it will provide hundreds of millions of dollars to help Toronto buy new subway trains for its aging fleet.
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Wisconsin election chair certifies Trump's victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

Wisconsin election chair certifies Trump's victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s election commission leader quietly certified Donald Trump ’s victory on Friday, moving past the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results in the battleground state.
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'Serious commitment' toward N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee

'Serious commitment' toward N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee

HALIFAX — The head of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is reporting some progress on key issues, including gender-based violence.
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Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern Prince Edward Island Friday where he announced $7.1 million in federal support over three years for the Island’s school food program.
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Wisconsin officials certify Trump's victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

Wisconsin officials certify Trump's victory in back-to-the-routine teleconference

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s election commission leader quietly certified Donald Trump ’s victory on Friday, moving past the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results in the battleground state.
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Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $13 billion between April and September. That compares to an $8.2 billion deficit over the same period last year.
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LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand

LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand

MOMBASA — Astraeus O'Levin is tired of strangers telling her they want to kill her.
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As Australia bans social media for children, Quebec is paying close attention

As Australia bans social media for children, Quebec is paying close attention

MONTREAL — As Australia moves to ban social media for children under 16, Quebec is debating whether to follow suit.
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