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Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering

Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) 鈥 A former Illinois state senator and candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 3 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraudulent use of campaign funds, money laundering and tax evasion. U.S.
In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election

In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election

READING, Pa. (AP) 鈥 Religion and politics frequently overlap in Reading, an old industrial city in one of the most pivotal swing states of this year鈥檚 presidential election. In Pennsylvania, there is early precedent for this kind of thing.
A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him

A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 He鈥檚 calling in to his favorite morning cable news show, bashing the 鈥渆lites鈥 of his party and dismissing unfavorable polls. He鈥檚 even talking up his crowd sizes.
Halifax approves nine new designated sites for homeless as existing space full

Halifax approves nine new designated sites for homeless as existing space full

HALIFAX 鈥 Halifax has approved nine new sites to be used as tenting locations for people experiencing homelessness as the city grapples with a housing crisis and a growing number of unhoused people.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says

Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now planning to address former President Donald Trump鈥檚 nominating convention next week, an apparent reversal from just one day earlier when he was expected not to give a speech.
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states

Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states

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Canada warns of Russian 'bot farm' powered by AI spreading online disinformation

Canada warns of Russian 'bot farm' powered by AI spreading online disinformation

OTTAWA 鈥 Canadian security officials are warning about a Russian propaganda campaign that used social-media site X to spread online disinformation.
AFN head told chiefs draft child-welfare reform deal with Ottawa worth $47.8B: source

AFN head told chiefs draft child-welfare reform deal with Ottawa worth $47.8B: source

MONTREAL 鈥 The head of the Assembly of First Nations has informed chiefs that a draft deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms is worth $47.8 billion, a source who was in the room says 鈥 more than double what was initially promised.
Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment

Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment

OTTAWA 鈥 The administrative wing of the Prime Minister's Office says it has new procedures for vetting federal appointees following concerns it failed to search online posts made by the incoming head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Doug Ford says it would be 'foolish' to repair science centre building

Doug Ford says it would be 'foolish' to repair science centre building

TORONTO 鈥 Trying to repair the Ontario Science Centre building would be "foolish," Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in response to calls to reverse his abrupt closure of the attraction.
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