Longest ballot protest in Alberta federal by-election is ‘abuse of process,’ says former chief electoral officer

Open this photo in gallery: There are 214 candidates running in Monday’s Battle River-Crowfoot by-election, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping to win a seat.AMBER BRACKEN/The Canadian Press Former chief electoral... Read more »

A ranked list of John Grisham adaptations, in honor of the new ‘Rainmaker’ : NPR

Lana Parrilla and Milo Callaghan in a new TV adaptation of John Grisham’s The Rainmaker. Christopher Barr/USA Network hide caption toggle caption Christopher Barr/USA Network In the broadest sense, John Grisham has... Read more »

DeSantis unveils new immigration detention center dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! From “Alligator Alcatraz” to a new “Deportation Depot,” Florida says it is leading the way in enforcing federal immigration laws. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis... Read more »

Trump’s ‘safe and beautiful’ move against DC homeless camps looks like ugliness to those targeted

WASHINGTON — Ms. Jay didn’t wait for the authorities to come before packing her tent and carrying what belongings she could across Pennsylvania Avenue on her way to whatever comes next. She’d... Read more »

Alberta premier met with anger, criticism at Alberta Next Panel in Edmonton

Open this photo in gallery: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during a news conference in Calgary on Friday, Oct. 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd KorolTodd Korol/The Canadian Press A travelling panel collecting... Read more »

Trump-Putin summit today; Texas Democrats’ boycott : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top... Read more »

Phone evidence reveals Kohberger’s calls after killing 4 students

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bryan Kohberger called his mom multiple times after killing four University of Idaho students with a knife in November 2022 – first when he... Read more »

Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. In her ruling, U.S. District... Read more »

Shawanaga First Nation gathers to help endangered bats

On a warm night in late July, a dozen people gather over barbecued burgers and hotdogs in Shawanaga First Nation, about 30 kilometres northwest of Parry Sound, Ont. They’re not just here... Read more »

Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti : NPR

Police officers patrol the area near the Saint-Helene orphanage in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Odelyn Joseph/AP hide caption toggle caption Odelyn Joseph/AP SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The security firm... Read more »