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US embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of midterms
Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed the claim, noting that it was the that US initiated trade actions against Canada.
Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give…
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ …
The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes
Both men have denied having any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and their attorney rejected the lawsuit as "categorically false".
Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
Meet the people moving north to escape increasingly hot summers
As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?
Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alle…
Ohio governor's race turns ugly as attack ad features candidate's estranged mother
The Republican candidate released an ad featuring his opponent's mother calling her daughter "a liar".
Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
The Bushes could potentially influence some disaffected Republicans when it comes to next month's vote.
How Trump's attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming elections
Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with criminal prosecution unless they strike alleged noncitizen…
Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing…
Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change th…
Google experiences resignation backlash over AI military contracts
The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.
Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition
A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Don't Stop Believin' - high school musical Glee set for reboot
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
80 Israelis and Americans, including NY Democrat Brad Lander, detained in West Bank
U.S. Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was detained along with about 80 American and Israeli rabbis and activists by Israeli security forces as they helped Palestinian …
Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
Less than two weeks before the election, Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first term.
DOJ's noncitizen voter list is unreliable, officials say. And, U.S. pollution rises
The Justice Department's "likely" noncitizen voter list in California is "unreliable," according to officials. And, the United Nations reports a major increase in U.S. climate pol…
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
2025 policing trend: Fewer serious crimes, more minor arrests
Arrests for more minor offenses, including vagrancy, rose in the U.S., even as violent crime rates dropped to historic lows, according to an analysis from criminal justice reform …
Expecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costs
The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and gi…