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Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target

Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target

OTTAWA — Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie said Canada will soon face a rough ride from the U.S. for failing to meet its defence spending targets after the dramatic political comeback of president-elect Donald Trump.
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Trump victory renews interest in 'The Handmaid's Tale' and other fictional dystopias

Trump victory renews interest in 'The Handmaid's Tale' and other fictional dystopias

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Handmaid's Tale” is selling again. Since President-elect Donald Trump clinched his return to the White House, Margaret Atwood's dystopian classic about a country in which women are brutally repressed has been high on the Amazon.
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Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

Republicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump made gains in numerous state legislative chambers, though Democrats also notched a few victories in an expensive battle for state power.
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What to know about the 2024 presidential election and what comes next

What to know about the 2024 presidential election and what comes next

The 2024 presidential election is over, but the path to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is just beginning. The votes have to be certified in the states, the Electoral College has to meet and then Congress counts the vote.
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Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy — something the government appeared to back away from last year — while announcing new embassies and security projects on the continent.
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Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issue

Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issue

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Mexican national who is in the U.S. illegally was sentenced Thursday to 39 years in a Michigan prison for killing his girlfriend, a crime that suddenly was thrust into the U.S.
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Winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat still undetermined in close race

Winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat still undetermined in close race

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — With control of the U.S. House of Representatives still in question, Maine Democratic Rep.
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GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders projected confidence Thursday that they will keep control of the U.S.
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Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House return

Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House return

WASHINGTON (AP) — As it became clear Donald Trump was returning to the White House, the Florida man who posed for photos with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the Capitol riot popped a bottle of Trump-branded sparkling wine.
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Pentagon chief presses military for a smooth transition and to obey all lawful orders

Pentagon chief presses military for a smooth transition and to obey all lawful orders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in c
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