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'Hillbilly Elegy': JD Vance's rise to vice presidential candidate began with a bestselling memoir

'Hillbilly Elegy': JD Vance's rise to vice presidential candidate began with a bestselling memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — At the heart of JD Vance's swift journey from venture capitalist to vice presidential candidate is a memoir he first thought of in law school, “Hillbilly Elegy.
Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase

Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase

NEW YORK (AP) — The second phase of the trial in a civil lawsuit against the National Rifle Association began Monday in Manhattan, with New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking an independent monitor to oversee the powerful gun rights group's
Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

VICTORIA — The B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province's northwest. A statement from B.C.
Georgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot

Georgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Biden orders Secret Service to protect RFK Jr. after attempt on Trump's life

Biden orders Secret Service to protect RFK Jr. after attempt on Trump's life

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has directed the U.S. Secret Service to protect independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Homeland Security secretary said Monday.
Canadian politicians call for calming of rhetoric following Trump rally violence

Canadian politicians call for calming of rhetoric following Trump rally violence

OTTAWA — Canadian politicians on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum stressed a need Monday to avoid inflaming discussion to the point of inciting violence against public figures. An attempted assassination of former U.S.
Jury finishes 2nd day of deliberations without a verdict at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial

Jury finishes 2nd day of deliberations without a verdict at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury deliberating over 18 charges at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez in New York City asked the judge on Monday if unanimity is required to acquit “on a single count.
CBC/Radio-Canada board approves bonuses for 2023-24, but will review performance pay

CBC/Radio-Canada board approves bonuses for 2023-24, but will review performance pay

OTTAWA — The board of directors for CBC and Radio-Canada has approved bonuses for some staff for work they did in the most recent fiscal year, despite members of Parliament saying it would be inappropriate to do so after hundreds of jobs were elimina
The Republican National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it

The Republican National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GO
Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

HALIFAX — Premier François Legault was forced to clarify remarks he made Monday when he appeared to forget recent history in asserting that Quebec politicians didn't face political violence similar to the attempted assassination of former president D
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