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In Wisconsin, voters shrug off GOP candidate’s Jan. 6 tie

In Wisconsin, voters shrug off GOP candidate’s Jan. 6 tie

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Derrick Van Orden was among the thousands of people who went to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally headlined by then-President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.
As Republicans relish bashing Biden in Ohio, Democrat Ryan cheers Trump on trade

As Republicans relish bashing Biden in Ohio, Democrat Ryan cheers Trump on trade

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — When Donald Trump joked with supporters in Ohio that Republican Senate hopeful J.D. Vance had been "kissing my ass" for an endorsement, you could almost hear the snorts of delight from rival Tim Ryan's campaign staff.
‘No one is really taking care of us’: Little progress made on improving Inuit housing

‘No one is really taking care of us’: Little progress made on improving Inuit housing

YELLOWKNIFE — Meeka Atagootak says the house in Pond Inlet on Nunavut's Baffin Island that she shares with her children and grandchildren is "unlivable" 12 years after a water truck hit and damaged it.
New UK Treasury chief insists Truss retains control

New UK Treasury chief insists Truss retains control

LONDON (AP) — The new U.K. Treasury chief on Sunday insisted Prime Minister Liz Truss retains control of her government despite having to roll back her signature economic policies weeks into her premiership.
Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

OTTAWA — In the last 19 months, 10 new investments in critical mineral mining, battery and electric vehicle production have been announced in Ontario and Quebec.
Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

OTTAWA — When Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne gets in front a microphone to talk about electrifying Canada's auto industry, he has a favourite line to sum up his efforts to attract global investment: "Not everyone in the world wakes u
Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

VANCOUVER — Voters in British Columbia ushered in a wave of sweeping political change throughout the province in municipal elections Saturday that saw new mayors elected in Vancouver and Surrey and other major communities.
Millions announced for construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg

Millions announced for construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The federal and Manitoba governments will contribute more than $33 million for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who is a Winnipeg MP, announced $23.
Biden: Truss plan a 'mistake' amid 'worldwide inflation'

Biden: Truss plan a 'mistake' amid 'worldwide inflation'

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday called embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss' abandoned tax cut plan a “mistake,” and said he is worried that other nations' fiscal policies may hurt the U.S. amid “worldwide inflation.
Native Americans recall torture, hatred at boarding schools

Native Americans recall torture, hatred at boarding schools

MISSION, S.D. (AP) — After her mother died when Rosalie Whirlwind Soldier was just four years old, she was put into a Native American boarding school in South Dakota and told her native Lakota language was “devil's speak.