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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference

RED DEER, Alta. — Thousands of members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party gather Friday in Red Deer ahead of a crucial weekend vote on the job performance of their leader, Premier Danielle Smith.
How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets?

How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets?

Whichever candidate wins the U.S. president election next Tuesday, experts say investors will be relieved to shed some uncertainty over what kinds of policies to expect.
Canadian election watchers to gather in bars, homes to watch polarizing U.S. vote

Canadian election watchers to gather in bars, homes to watch polarizing U.S. vote

TORONTO — Canadians engrossed in the drama of the U.S.
Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had guns pointed at her

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had guns pointed at her

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump launched another attack on former Rep.
Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

Creative 'I Voted' stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf , anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted” stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year.

Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families out of poverty.
Embattled Republican candidate fights on in North Carolina governor's race

Embattled Republican candidate fights on in North Carolina governor's race

ELLERBE, N.C. (AP) — Addressing over 100 supporters outside an ice cream stand that's shaped like a giant strawberry, North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov.
Hakeem Jeffries chooses calm over chaos as Democrats work to win the House majority

Hakeem Jeffries chooses calm over chaos as Democrats work to win the House majority

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — This election , he has warned, is about the economy. Freedom. Stopping Project 2025 and the MAGA extremes. And, after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol , it's about democracy.
Trump makes anti-trans attacks central to his campaign's closing argument

Trump makes anti-trans attacks central to his campaign's closing argument

ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump has made his opposition to transgender rights central to his closing argument before Election Day, using demeaning language and misrepresentations to paint an exceedingly narrow slice of the U.S.
Peeking behind the curtain: News outlets are conscious of the need to explain election reporting

Peeking behind the curtain: News outlets are conscious of the need to explain election reporting

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press will have thousands of people on hand next week to count votes and declare winners and losers in the U.S. election, continuing a tradition that began in 1848.