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RCMP investigate after home shot at, 13-year-old injured in northern Manitoba

THOMPSON, Man. — A 13-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a shooting in northern Manitoba. RCMP responded early Saturday morning to a report of shots bring fired at a home in Nisichawayasihk (nis-sis-TWAH'-see) Cree Nation, west of Thompson.

Oct 21, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Central Park Five sues Donald Trump for 'defamatory' remarks made at presidential debate

The men formerly known as the Central Park Five before they were exonerated on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump .

Oct 21, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it would provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor for a new factory, a move that could help give Democrats a political edge in the swing state of Michigan ahead of election day.

Oct 21, 2024 10:18 AM Read more >

Ontario plans to speed up new home connections to electricity grid

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister says he will introduce legislation to make it easier for new homes and businesses to connect to the electricity grid.

Oct 21, 2024 7:55 AM Read more >

Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris ' campaign and affiliated Democratic groups raised about $633 million for the quarter, which ended last month, pushing their total to over $1 billion while maintaining a large financial advantage over Republican candid

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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide

Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she's going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.

Oct 21, 2024 7:38 AM Read more >

Ontario appoints former federal Liberal health minister as chair of primary care team

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is appointing former federal Liberal health minister Jane Philpott to a new role overseeing attempts to connect every Ontarian to primary care within the next five years.

Oct 21, 2024 7:32 AM Read more >

Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris ' campaign and affiliated Democratic groups raised about $633 million for the quarter, which ended last month, pushing their total to over $1 billion while maintaining a large financial advantage over Republican candid

Oct 21, 2024 7:23 AM Read more >

'Stunning security failures' led to assassination attempt at Trump rally, House report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally in July was “preventable and should not have happened,” according to a bipartisan House panel that is investigating the shooting and what it cal

Oct 21, 2024 3:06 AM Read more >

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

WASHINGTON (AP) — People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday.

Oct 21, 2024 3:03 AM Read more >