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Key Senate, House races as Republicans, Democrats wrestle for Capitol Hill control

Key Senate, House races as Republicans, Democrats wrestle for Capitol Hill control

WASHINGTON, Wash. — The presidential race is just one part of the shifting political landscape in the United States, which could look very different after Nov. 3.
The Battle of Capitol Hill: White House race gets headlines, but Senate has suspense

The Battle of Capitol Hill: White House race gets headlines, but Senate has suspense

WASHINGTON, Wash. — The race to win the White House may be getting all the headlines, but there's real suspense in the battle for control of Capitol Hill.
Not cool: Jamaican bobsledder wants thief to return stolen shell to Calgary bar

Not cool: Jamaican bobsledder wants thief to return stolen shell to Calgary bar

An original member of the Jamaican bobsled team featured in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" is imploring whoever stole the nose cone from a sled that appeared in the film to return it to a Calgary bar.
Trial for man behind Toronto's van attack to be conducted over Zoom, judge says

Trial for man behind Toronto's van attack to be conducted over Zoom, judge says

TORONTO — A trial for the man who killed 10 people when he drove a van down a busy Toronto sidewalk will be conducted by videoconference.
A grim milestone and update on pandemic-plagued economy. : In The News for Oct. 28

A grim milestone and update on pandemic-plagued economy. : In The News for Oct. 28

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canadians come together online to ring in U.S. election with cross-border stakes

Canadians come together online to ring in U.S. election with cross-border stakes

In 2008, avid politico Daniel Roukema was moved to tears while watching the U.S.
Officer didn't alert feds that CBSA would examine Meng before arrest, court hears

Officer didn't alert feds that CBSA would examine Meng before arrest, court hears

VANCOUVER — The RCMP officer who arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver's airport says he didn't know how long questioning by Canada Border Services Agency officials would delay her arrest. Const. Winston Yep testified in B.C.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 8:15 p.m. As of Oct.
Judge rejects youths' lawsuit that asks Canada to develop climate recovery plan

Judge rejects youths' lawsuit that asks Canada to develop climate recovery plan

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has rejected claims by 15 young people asking that Ottawa be compelled to develop a climate recovery plan based on science, but their lawyers say the ruling will be appealed to the country's highest court if necessar
Government Senate rep proposes less partisan review of pandemic response

Government Senate rep proposes less partisan review of pandemic response

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking senators to conduct a "dispassionate" review of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic — as partisan combat over the issue continues among elected members of the House of Commons.
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