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Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says addressing supply problems could help ease inflationary pressures but such policies wouldn't substitute the need for higher interest rates.
Uvalde families gather at Texas Capitol for Day of the Dead

Uvalde families gather at Texas Capitol for Day of the Dead

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Families of some of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde school massacre commemorated the Day of Dead with a rally, procession and a decorated altar outside the Texas Capitol on Tuesday night.
Musk emerging as Twitter's chief moderator ahead of midterms

Musk emerging as Twitter's chief moderator ahead of midterms

NEW YORK (AP) — Days after taking over Twitter and a week before the U.S. midterm elections, billionaire Elon Musk has positioned himself as moderator-in-chief of one of the most important social media platforms in American politics.
EXPLAINER: Who won Israel's latest election?

EXPLAINER: Who won Israel's latest election?

For the fifth time in four years, Israelis went to the polls, and once again, no clear victor immediately emerged.
Some voters cast wrong ballots in split Nashville district

Some voters cast wrong ballots in split Nashville district

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surveillance video is inconclusive about whether a woman ran over Surrey, B.C.
Officials: Suspect in Pelosi attack was on 'suicide mission'

Officials: Suspect in Pelosi attack was on 'suicide mission'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, accordi
'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks last winter was a leaderless movement that saw power struggles among its key organizers, a public inquiry heard Tuesday.
Saskatchewan minister apologizes for defending Colin Thatcher at throne speech

Saskatchewan minister apologizes for defending Colin Thatcher at throne speech

REGINA — Saskatchewan's policing minister has apologized for defending the attendance of a notorious convicted killer at her government's tough-on-crime throne speech last week. Christine Tell says she shares Premier Scott Moe's apology from Monday.
Biden pitchman Landrieu hawks infrastructure and hope

Biden pitchman Landrieu hawks infrastructure and hope

ELM CITY, N.C.