Politics

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

Oct 10, 2024 8:31 AM Read more >

Corrective to Oct. 9 story about Lebanon aid

OTTAWA — In a story on Oct. 9 about Canada donating another $15 million in aid for Lebanon relief efforts, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that the federal government would match donations to the Humanitarian Coalition's campaign until Nov.

Oct 10, 2024 8:26 AM Read more >

Toronto island airport lease extended for up to 12 years

TORONTO — Toronto city council is granting the island airport a lease extension that would keep the hub open for at least another two decades.

Oct 10, 2024 8:14 AM Read more >

Trump and Harris keep campaigning after Milton hits Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris visits Nevada and Arizona while former President Donald Trump talks economic issues in Michigan, as presidential campaigning continues even with Hurricane Milton hitting Florida.

Oct 10, 2024 7:50 AM Read more >

Social Security cost-of-living benefits increase announcement coming Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 70 million Social Security recipients will learn Thursday how big a cost-of-living increase they'll get to their benefits next year. In advance of the announcement, analysts predicted that the increase would be about 2.

Oct 9, 2024 10:09 PM Read more >

Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s contributions from small-dollar donors have plummeted since his last bid for the White House, presenting the former president with a financial challenge as he attempts to keep pace with Democrats' fundraising machine

Oct 9, 2024 10:04 PM Read more >

US inflation likely cooled again last month in latest sign of a healthy economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.

Oct 9, 2024 10:02 PM Read more >

Former MLB star Garvey makes play for Latino votes in longshot bid for California US Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey is making a late-hour push for Latino support in his longshot U.S. Senate campaign against Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for the California seat long held by the late Sen.

Oct 9, 2024 9:45 PM Read more >

Lake blames Gallego for border woes, he vows to protect abortion rights in Arizona Senate debate

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake repeatedly reminded viewers Wednesday of her three-decade career on Arizona television, looking to harness the intimate connection she built with voters and overcome Democrat Ruben Gallego's portra

Oct 9, 2024 9:34 PM Read more >

Whether to publicly say Trump's name becomes issue in Connecticut congressional debate

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's name was mentioned multiple times during a debate held Wednesday night in Connecticut's closely watched 5th Congressional District race. But it was only the Democrat, U.S. Rep.

Oct 9, 2024 8:03 PM Read more >