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'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting

'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former president is wounded in a shooting, the gunman quickly neutralized, and all of it is caught on camera. But for those who don't believe their eyes, that's just the start of the story.
FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices

FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's economic policies have been slammed by several speakers at the Republican National Convention. But some of the criticism was off base. Here's a look at the facts. ___ North Dakota Gov.
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said.

Organizers for Fredericton Pride say event will go ahead despite intense harassment

Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say the city's scheduled events will go ahead as originally planned.
Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

OTTAWA — Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices to shield members of Parliament and their staff from a rising tide of threatening behaviour.
Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the Uni
European leaders will discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit amid worry about Trump

European leaders will discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit amid worry about Trump

WOODSTOCK, England (AP) — Leaders from across Europe gather at an English country mansion on Thursday for a summit clouded by worries about whether the United States would remain a reliable ally if Donald Trump secures a second presidency.
JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

MILWAUKEE (AP) — JD Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his party best understands the challenges facin
FACT FOCUS: Trump, in Republican convention video, alludes to false claim 2020 election was stolen

FACT FOCUS: Trump, in Republican convention video, alludes to false claim 2020 election was stolen

DONALD TRUMP, alluding that the 2020 vote was stolen: “Whether you vote early, absentee, by mail or in person, we are going to protect the vote. That’s the most important thing we have to do is protect the vote.
Uncertainty is the winner and incumbents the losers so far in a year of high-stakes global elections

Uncertainty is the winner and incumbents the losers so far in a year of high-stakes global elections

LONDON (AP) — Discontented, economically squeezed voters have turned against sitting governments on both right and left during many of the dozens of elections held this year, as global power blocs shift and political certainties crumble.
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