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Manitoba Liberals urging voters to choose a different option this election

WINNIPEG — In a bid to secure more seats ahead of Tuesday's provincial election, members from Manitoba's Liberals are urging voters to forgo strategic voting and elect a new government into office.
US Rep. Matt Gaetz's father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president

US Rep. Matt Gaetz's father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Don Gaetz, the father of Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz , said Monday he intends to run again for the Florida Senate, a chamber he led as president from 2012 to 2014.
California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat

California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein .
Seven years after youth centre attacks, security fears of the time partially released

Seven years after youth centre attacks, security fears of the time partially released

HALIFAX — After seven years and an access-to-information battle that has moved to the courts, the Nova Scotia government has released some details of the security fears staff identified after violence broke out at a provincial youth detention facilit
Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

FREDERICTON — The chief of staff to New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt has resigned as speculation rises about an early election call. A statement from the official Opposition says Alaina Lockhart's last day was Friday.
Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

DENVER (AP) — When former elite fencer Kirsten Hawkes reached out to her childhood coach for advice about starting her own fencing club, their meeting immediately turned awkward.
Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency

DENVER (AP) — When Kirsten Hawkes, a one-time elite fencer, reached out to her childhood coach for advice about starting her own fencing club, their meeting turned awkward right away.
Book Review: 'Collision of Power' explains the journalism of the Donald Trump era

Book Review: 'Collision of Power' explains the journalism of the Donald Trump era

Martin Baron's “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and The Washington Post” is actually a trilogy – an insider’s revealing examination of Jeff Bezos’ stewardship of The Washington Post, a chronicle of how Donald Trump tried mightily to discredit the Po
Southern Republicans look to nationalize 2023 governors' races by invoking Biden

Southern Republicans look to nationalize 2023 governors' races by invoking Biden

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden's name won't appear on the ballot anywhere in 2023, but you wouldn't know it from the campaigns that Republican candidates for governor are running in Kentucky and Mississippi.
Georgia political group launches ads backing Gov. Brian Kemp's push to limit lawsuits

Georgia political group launches ads backing Gov. Brian Kemp's push to limit lawsuits

ATLANTA (AP) — A political group linked to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says it is launching an ad campaign backing the Republican's efforts to make it harder for people to file lawsuits and win big legal judgments.
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