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Ken Sim sworn in as Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian mayor, promises co-operation

Ken Sim sworn in as Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian mayor, promises co-operation

VANCOUVER — Ken Sim has made history after being sworn in as Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian mayor.
Mississippi governor responds to probe of Jackson water woes

Mississippi governor responds to probe of Jackson water woes

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Monday released his response to a congressional investigation of the crisis that left 150,000 people in the state's capital city without running water for several days in late summer.
Wisconsin judge won't order sequestering of absentee ballots

Wisconsin judge won't order sequestering of absentee ballots

MADISON, Wis.

Judge again rules parts of New York gun law unconstitutional

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional, including rules that restrict carrying firearms in public parks and places of worship.
Justice Department to monitor voting rights across 24 states

Justice Department to monitor voting rights across 24 states

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will send monitors to 24 states in an effort to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws in Tuesday's elections .
South Dakota candidates rally base ahead of Election Day

South Dakota candidates rally base ahead of Election Day

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov.
Number of wrong ballots cast in Nashville now more than 430

Number of wrong ballots cast in Nashville now more than 430

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than 430 voters cast ballots in the wrong race in early Election Day voting in Nashville, a left-leaning city that Republicans carved three ways during redistricting in hopes of flipping a Democratic seat.
AP sources: Justice Dept. watchdog probing Mass. US attorney

AP sources: Justice Dept. watchdog probing Mass. US attorney

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department's inspector general has opened an investigation of the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts , prompted by U.S.
Oath Keepers leader: No plan to attack the Capitol on Jan. 6

Oath Keepers leader: No plan to attack the Capitol on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes told jurors there was no plan for his band of extremists to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as he tried Monday to clear his name in his seditious conspiracy trial.
Bill 21 appeal: Groups opposing Quebec secularism law denounce derogation of rights

Bill 21 appeal: Groups opposing Quebec secularism law denounce derogation of rights

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's pre-emptive use in its secularism law of the notwithstanding clause — which shields legislation from challenges over violations of fundamental rights — was the centre of debate Monday before the province's highest c
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