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Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more
While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states cons...
Nov 05, 2024
A sharply divided America decides between Trump and Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided America weighed a stark choice for the nation's future Tuesday as a presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale. Voters were deciding whether ...
Nov 05, 2024
A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) - The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kam...
Nov 05, 2024
Memorial to take place in Winnipeg for judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair
WINNIPEG - A public memorial honouring Murray Sinclair is set to take place in Winnipeg on Sunday. The event, which is being organized by the federal and Manitoba governments, will be at Canada Life C...
Nov 05, 2024
Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president...
Nov 05, 2024
Voting period marked by massive early turnout ends with few problems, generally smooth Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) - After an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and worrisome threats to election workers and voting systems, Election Day unfolded relatively smoo...
Nov 05, 2024
Canada's AWA Racing prepares for 24 Hours of Le Mans after automatic invitation
Orey Fidani has a simple formula for preparing for an endurance car race. He just drives. Fidani is a driver for AWA Racing, an IMSA SportsCar Championship team that has qualified for next year's edit...
Nov 05, 2024
New La Ronge store focuses on sustainability, cost savings
A Montreal Lake Cree Nation band member has opened a new store in La Ronge designed to save customers their hard-earned dollars. For years, Carmen Ross has dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur and that...
Nov 05, 2024
La Ronge RCMP investigating reports of tampered Halloween candy
La Ronge RCMP are investigating instances of sewing-style needles located inside chocolate bars that children received while trick-or-treating. That's according to an RCMP spokesperson, who said polic...
Nov 05, 2024
The Kids are All Right: Next-gen wave arrives on world curling scene
When veteran curlers Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols entered the locker room at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard for their season-opening bonspiel, they were expecting to see many of their usual opponents....
Nov 05, 2024