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EXPLAINER: Why voting is a top issue in Tuesday’s elections
After a year of falsehoods surrounding the 2020 presidential election, Republican-led ballot reviews and new…
After a year, Iraq students back in school as pandemic slows
BAGHDAD (AP) — In Baghdad’s Green Valley primary school, children wearing face masks waited in…
At least 3 dead after high rise in Nigeria collapses
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A 21-story apartment building under construction collapsed in an upscale area…
Eugene and Dan Levy land separate streaming shows on Apple TV Plus and HBO Max
TORONTO – “Schitt’s Creek” father-son co-creators Eugene and Dan Levy are getting their own shows…
Egypt says suspect in gruesome street killing arrested
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities arrested the suspect in a gruesome killing on Monday in…
US hopes Richardson’s Myanmar mission can produce results
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it welcomes a private mission to Myanmar…
12 bears deemed dangers killed in southeast Alaska city
SITKA, Alaska (AP) — Twelve bears have been killed in Sitka this year, including four…
Germany: over 5,000 migrant arrivals from Belarus in October
BERLIN (AP) — German police said on Monday that they registered more than 5,000 unauthorized…
Brazil steps up climate emissions goal; critics unimpressed
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil on Monday stepped up its commitment against greenhouse gas…
Meridian Credit Union names Jay-Ann Gilfoy as new CEO, effective Jan. 3
TORONTO – Meridian Credit Union Ltd. says Jay-Ann Gilfoy has been named as its new…
Officers, paramedics charged in McClain’s death in court
DENVER (AP) — Three police officers and two paramedics indicted on manslaughter and other charges…
South Africa’s local vote will gauge support for ruling ANC
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans voted Monday in local government elections that will offer an…
Memorable quotes from global climate change conference
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Global leaders have gathered at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference,…
Flames goalie Markstrom, Senators forward Batherson in NHL’s weekly Three Stars
NEW YORK – Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom, Ottawa Senators right-winger Drake Batherson and Tampa…
Canadiens send promising forward Cole Caufield to minor-league affiliate
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens sent Cole Caufield to their American Hockey League affiliate in…
Ethiopia’s PM defiant as rival Tigray forces make advances
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister has called on citizens to redouble their efforts…
Elks sign recently acquired QB Nick Arbuckle to one-year contract
EDMONTON – Recently acquired quarterback Nick Arbuckle has signed a one-year contract extension with the…
Burt Bacharach, Steven Sater album attracts Broadway stars
NEW YORK (AP) — One of musical theater’s most exciting new writing partnerships started with…
Retailer that raised salaries to attract talent remains an outlier
When Altitude Sports started hiring for its holiday rush, the Canadian e-commerce retailer ran into…
New this week: ‘Finch,’ ABBA and ‘The Harder They Fall’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
Subtropical Storm Wanda wraps up hurricane season’s ABCs
MIAMI (AP) — Subtropical Storm Wanda has formed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean,…
Colorado Supreme Court approves new congressional districts
Denver (AP) — Colorado’s Supreme Court on Monday approved the state’s new congressional map, rejecting…
Bikini rule changed in beach handball after player protest
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Bikini-style uniforms will no longer be mandated for female beach handball…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to pre-pandemic shape
NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to its pre-pandemic form…