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Running a low-turnout Georgia runoff election could cost $100 per vote

Running a low-turnout Georgia runoff election could cost $100 per vote

ATLANTA (AP) — Miller County Election Supervisor Jerry Calhoun says he's not sure anyone will vote in an upcoming Democratic primary runoff.
Fixing problems with Phoenix payroll system cost taxpayers $5.1 billion: official

Fixing problems with Phoenix payroll system cost taxpayers $5.1 billion: official

OTTAWA — A top federal official said fixing the payroll problems caused by Phoenix cost taxpayers more than $5 billion — and they'll keep paying extra to run two public service payroll platforms at once as Ottawa weans itself off the problem-plagued
The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants away from their home countries

The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants away from their home countries

A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to restart swift removals of migrants to countries other than their homelands , as President Donald Trump continues his sweeping immigration crackdown that has sparked widespread prot
Newly launched Access to Information review is flawed, transparency advocates say

Newly launched Access to Information review is flawed, transparency advocates say

OTTAWA — A newly launched federal review of the Access to Information system is being greeted with deep skepticism by transparency advocates.
Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return

Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the provincewide state of emergency has been lifted as the danger from wildfires recedes. He announced Monday that while the emergency rules are no longer needed, crews remain vigilant as fires rage.
Creativity with a backhoe clears fallen rocks from tourist-destination tunnel

Creativity with a backhoe clears fallen rocks from tourist-destination tunnel

WINNIPEG — A well-known cave-like tunnel that attracts boaters to eastern Manitoba has reopened thanks to some ingenuity involving a backhoe, a grappling bucket and a crew removing fallen rock from a tight, gorge-like opening.
Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

BRUSSELS — Canada and the European Union opened a new era of transatlantic co-operation Monday by signing a security and defence partnership at a joint summit in Brussels.
Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur

Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A potential rematch for one of the nation's most hotly contested House seats, representing Ohio's 9th Congressional District, could be in the works for 2026.
As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warnings

As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warnings

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As President Donald Trump floats the idea of “regime change” in Tehran, previous U.S.
Europe scrambles to revive diplomacy after the US strikes Iran's nuclear sites

Europe scrambles to revive diplomacy after the US strikes Iran's nuclear sites

LONDON (AP) — European nations worked to keep diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war alive as the two countries traded strikes following the United States’ weekend attack on Iran’s nuclear program, followed by a retaliatory Iranian missile st
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