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Book Review: 'Countdown 1960' shows parallels with this year's presidential election season

Book Review: 'Countdown 1960' shows parallels with this year's presidential election season

"Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever" is a look at a critical period in U.S. history that holds lessons for today. CNN news anchor Chris Wallace starts the book in January 1960, when U.
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This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied - with steak

This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied - with steak

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — During an October debate, Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy took a shot at his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester , for ” eating lobbyist steak ″ while the Republican fought in Afghanistan.
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Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA — A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households.
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Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill was introduced in the U.S.
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What polling shows about Black voters' views of Harris and Trump

What polling shows about Black voters' views of Harris and Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris , but they’re less sure that she would change the country for the better, according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Aff
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

WASHINGTON — A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying protectionist policies like Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could damage economies on both sides of the border.
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Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visit to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visit to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is making a rare jump into the 2024 political battleground fray since taking a step back after ending his reelection bid.
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Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response

Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday called former President Donald Trump “incredibly irresponsible” for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene 's destruction, offering especially sharp words as a new
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Marc Garneau, first Canadian in space, reflects on his 'rock 'n' roll ride' in memoir

Marc Garneau, first Canadian in space, reflects on his 'rock 'n' roll ride' in memoir

Marc Garneau had already been strapped into his seat aboard the space shuttle Challenger for two hours before hearing the countdown that would make him Canada's first man in space. Ten ... nine ... eight ...
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Harris is still introducing herself as she sets out on media tour when people are already voting

Harris is still introducing herself as she sets out on media tour when people are already voting

NEW YORK (AP) — When Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for an interview with podcaster Alex Cooper, the conversation didn’t start by parsing policy positions. The goal, Cooper told the Democratic nominee, was “to get to know you as a person.
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