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California AG alleges Norwalk violating state laws about tackling homelessness

An ugly standoff between the state of California and the city of Norwalk over homelessness has now worked its way into t...

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Assessing local councils’ climate adaptation plans

All councils should be having important conversations with their communities about climate change, A-G John Ryan says....

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Donald Trump's final embarrassment as he struggles to fill arena in same city as Harris

Donald Trump is holding his second to last rally in Pittsburgh, where Kamala Harris was courting voters earlier in the d...

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Canada Post workers could strike. Here's what you need to know

It would affect mail deliveries around Canada, but particularly in remote and rural areas...

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Quebec to force new doctors to stay in the province and work in public system

Those who want to leave Quebec or work in the private system will face 'consequences,' the province's health minister sa...

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More Canadians think Poilievre would be a better match if Trump wins the U.S. election: poll

Similar numbers by Angus Reid say Trudeau would do better opposite Harris, while 18 per cent say neither leader would do...

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Cut in policy rate to boost business activities: PM

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says reduction in policy rate will enhance business activities, exports and em...

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India's PM condemns attacks on Canadian Hindu temple in Brampton

'Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve,' Narendra Modi said in a post on the social platform X...

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Poilievre's plan to cut federal housing deals puts funds Ottawa promised to cities at risk, minister says

The Conservative leader says he would tackle housing affordability by slashing the GST on home purchases under $1 millio...

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With election anxieties high, accepting defeat offers hope for democracy

While there may not be a cure for our national angst, there is still one thing that works — fair play....

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Report: Russia plotted to start fires on planes bound for Canada and the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal quoted Western security officials who described 'a covert Russian operation'...

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Canada's Supreme Court ’signed my son’s death warrant,’ mother of alleged ex-ISIL member says

The Supreme Court already declined to hear a challenge of a ruling that said Canada is not obligated under the law to re...

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All the battleground states to watch during the 2024 election

Seven battleground states, any of which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, hold the keys to the 2024 el...

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Maharashtra Election: 420 candidates vie for 36 Mumbai seats on November 20

The Maharashtra assembly elections will see 4,140 candidates vying for 288 seats. The Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena facti...

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Pak Navy conducts ballistic missile test

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy on Monday conducted successful flight test of an indigenously developed Ship Launched Ballisti...

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States tighten security at polls amid threats

Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But i...

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SBP cuts interest rate to 15 percent

ISLAMABAD - The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan has decided to cut the policy rate by 250 ...

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Key issues in focus in seven battleground states

Seven battleground states could sway the presidential election. They stretch across four time-zones — from Georgia, No...

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Trump makes final campaign sprint in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan

As Election Day closes in, former President Donald Trump made stops in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pen...

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Harris rallies across Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris is spending the entire day in battleground Pennsylvania, with big time star power at her ra...

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Time to cast a wider net

Police officers with the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division deserve a pat on the back for arresting three human traffi...

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A courtroom of relief: FBI recovers funds for victims of scammed banker

Cheers and sobs of relief broke out in a federal courtroom in Kansas as dozens of people whose life savings had been emb...

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SA passes resolution for establishment of constitutional benches

CM Murad says benefits of 26th Constitutional Amendment be given to people as soon as possible....

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Harris pivots focus to Israel-Gaza as biggest issue for undecided voters revealed

Kamala Harris has struggled to court voters who are concerned about the U.S. policy on the Israel-Hamas War....

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PTI slams govt for hasty passage of controversial bills

Extension of services chiefs’ tenure not good for country, armed forces: Omar....

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IHC issues notice to FIA on Imran’s bail plea in Toshakhana-II case

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday issued notice to the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) in Pakistan...

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Form 47-based assembly tempered with 1973 Constitution: JI

KARACHI - Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said on Monday that Form 47-based assembly had t...

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Dry weather to prevail in most parts of country

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather for most parts of the country during the n...

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Australian Border Force officials insist patrol numbers are back on track despite falling last year

Australian Border Force officials insist patrols of the northern waters are on track to increase despite falling in the ...

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IHC disposes of Shibli Faraz’s plea

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday disposed of the petition of Senator Shibli Faraz seeking provision ...

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SC disposes of over-billing case against SNGPL

ISLAMABAD - A division bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday disposed of the case regarding the over-billing ...

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Pollution a serial killer in Pakistan: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD - Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehma...

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Vice presidential candidates stump in Wisconsin day before Election Day

Both vice presidential candidates spent part of the final day before the election campaigning in Wisconsin, an indicatio...

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Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions

This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett ha...

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Former Denver elections worker's lawsuit says she was fired for speaking out about threats

A former Denver elections worker has filed a federal lawsuit, alleging she was fired for speaking out on TV about her sa...

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Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge"....

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Navy SEAL Says Group Of Male Gen Z Harris Voters Would Be His 'Concubines'

Robert O'Neill, who is credited with killing Osama bin Laden, really overreacted after a group of Gen Z voters said that...

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What voters should know when heading to the polls

There are certain rules around polling centers and drop off ballot boxes....

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The rise of AI: When will Congress regulate it?

While some behind the AI boom may be assuring Americans there's nothing to worry about, many are looking to their congre...

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Cartoon: My country, 'tis of thee

A cartoon by Tim Campbell.Campaign Action...

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States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence

Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile,...

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Azealia Banks endorses Kamala Harris to keep Elon Musk 'nowhere near American Politics'

After going on a rant on X, rapper Azealia Banks endorsed 'incoherent' Kamala Harris solely because she wants Elon Musk ...

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Trump And Harris Could Face Recounts In These Swing States After Tomorrow’s Election

Polls suggest the two candidates’ vote counts could end up with razor-thin margins in battleground states....

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Howard University students excited for VP Harris election watch party

The students at Howard University in Washington, D.C. – especially those from the Bay Area – are anticipating an his...

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Bell: Angry Premier Smith plans sovereignty act move to block Trudeau

We are talking about Smith going to the wall against Trudeau in a few weeks, not months...

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LILLEY: Trudeau declares war on Alberta yet again

Trudeau shows once again that he's willing to play regional favourites within Canada....

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How Biden-Harris Admin Used Public Funds To Mobilize Pro-Democratic Voting Blocs Ahead Of Election

'Federal resources should not be used to help any political party'...

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Anti-trafficking activist exposes how ‘slave ledger’ is being used by smugglers to control migrants

An anti-smuggling activist is sharing what he says is a ledger by smugglers of their victims and how much they owe to th...

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'She stood tall': Harris winds down campaign with moving tribute to her mom

Vice President Kamala Harris gets personal in what is likely the final ad for her 2024 campaign.xMy mother, Dr. Shyamala...

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Countdown to Election Day around Colorado Springs: Expect 'significant lines' on final day of voting

More than half of the active voters in El Paso County returned their ballots by the end of Sunday....

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Why A Tiny Polling Error Could Lead To A Trump—Or Harris—Electoral Landslide Tomorrow

If polls are off by just two points in favor of one candidate, they could win by a landslide....

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Minnesota has 10 electoral votes. Here's how the Electoral College works for the state.

The 2024 election will be decided by the Electoral College, and Minnesota's 10 votes may or may not be part of the path ...

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John Oliver Makes 11th-Hour Plea For Pro-Palestinian Voters To Support Harris

The "Last Week Tonight" host, with the help of some "Uncommitted" leaders, argued Trump would be miles more dangerous fo...