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Nova Scotians react to Joe Biden leaving the presidential race in U.S.President Joe Biden is out of the running in the upcoming American election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new Democratic presidential nominee. Global’s Emma Convey spoke to Nova Scotians and tourists about the impact this decision could have on both Canada and the U.S.CanadaJul 22
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Biden wears Trump hat, jokes ‘don’t eat cats and dogs’ at 9/11 commemoration eventU.S. President Joe Biden warned against “eating dogs and cats,” as he traded for and donned a Trump 2024 hat during a visit to a Shanksville, Pa. fire station on Sept. 11. Biden’s “dogs and cats” joke was in reference to unsubstantiated rumours about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, that were brought up by Donald Trump...PoliticsSep 13
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Trudeau voices support for Joe Biden amid backlash he should step down as presidential candidateCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced his support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday, while speaking at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., stating the alliance is “lucky” to have him. This comes as Biden faces backlash that he should step down as the Democrats’ candidate for the presidential election amid fitness concerns.CanadaJul 11
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‘It has to stop’: Biden condemns attacks on Haitian-Americans after bomb threats in SpringfieldWhite House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in Washington, D.C., on Friday that the Biden administration was “aware” of the evacuations in Springfield, Ohio, following a bomb threat and that local police are investigating the situation. At an earlier White House event celebrating Black excellence, U.S. President Joe Biden referred to Jean-Pierre as a “proud...CrimeSep 13
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Biden says ‘no place for political violence in America’ after foiled assassination attempt on TrumpU.S. President Joe Biden on Monday commended the Secret Service for its handling of an apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump over the weekend. “America suffered too many times, the tragedy of an assassin’s bullet. It solves nothing and just tears the country apart,” Biden said in his opening remarks at the Historically...Sep 16
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Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges months after gun convictionHunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in a surprise move that spares President Joe Biden and his family another likely embarrassing and painful criminal trial of the president’s son. Hunter Biden’s stunning decision to guilty plea to misdemeanor and felony charges without the benefits of a deal with prosecutors came hours after...CrimeSep 5
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Iranian malicious cyber actors could be trying to keep Trump from winning presidencyIn a statement, U.S. intel and law enforcement agencies said malicious Iranian malicious cyber actors sent unsolicited emails in late June and early July to individuals then associated with President Joe Biden’s campaign. It’s believed no attachments were opened and the Harris campaign says it’s fully cooperating. Intelligence officials in this case say Iran sees...PoliticsSep 19
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How Harris, Trump’s debate could impact U.S. 2024 electionWith the race to the White House being too close to call, both Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris have faced off in their first debate of the 2024 U.S. election campaign. Jackson Proskow looks at the jabs and lies; whether this debate had any effect on undecided voters; and how...Global NationalSep 11
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‘9/11’s everyday for us’: Families of Sept. 11 victims remember loved ones on 23rd anniversaryU.S. President Joe Biden, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attended a September 11th memorial event in New York on Wednesday. Meanwhile Sgt. Edwin Morales, a cousin of 9/11 victim Ruben David Correa, said that “9/11’s everyday for us” and “we will never, ever forget these heroes.”U.S. NewsSep 11
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Putin warns war with NATO if Ukraine strikes Russia with long-range missilesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Washington for high-level talks with U.S. President Joe Biden. Topping the agenda is Ukraine’s plea for permission to use western-supplied weapons deep inside Russia. The U.K. has already signalled it’s willing to allow Ukraine use of its long-range missiles, but the U.S. has hesitated to loosen restrictions over...Global NationalSep 13
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Afghanistan withdrawal was ‘catastrophic failure of epic proportions’: U.S. Foreign Affairs chairSpeaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Monday, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul detailed a newly released follow-up report on the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan between 2020 and 2021. McCaul lambasted President Joe Biden and the Democratic party for its approach in fighting the Taliban, and suggested the U.S. Armed Forces’...PoliticsSep 9
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Ukraine claims further gains in Russia’s Kursk regionAs Russian missile strikes continue to target Ukraine’s power system, Ukraine says it now controls 100 settlements in Russia’s Kursk region. Redmond Shannon explains what Ukraine is testing to give its military a boost; what Moscow is warning Washington about; and what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to present to U.S. President Joe Biden and...Global NationalAug 27
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Israel-Hamas: Biden calls Netanyahu to push for Gaza dealIsraeli airstrikes on Gaza continue, killing more than 20 people while IDF has pushed further into the territory. And U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, as ceasefire negotiations are set to resume. Nathaniel Dove looks at the building pressure and what’s standing in the way.PoliticsAug 22
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Global National: Sept. 11With the race to the White House being too close to call, both Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris have faced off in their first debate of the 2024 U.S. election campaign. The jabs and lies; whether this debate had any effect on undecided voters; how moderators behaved differently than the...Global NationalSep 11
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DNC 2024: Tim Walz accepts VP nomination in speech at Democratic ConventionMinnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted the VP nomination on Wednesday at the party’s convention. During his acceptance speech, Walz expressed gratitude to Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden for the opportunity to be part of their campaign and said, “It’s it’s the honuor of my life to accept your nomination for Vice President...PoliticsAug 22
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‘America, I gave my best to you’: Biden bids farewell in DNC speech endorsing HarrisU.S. President Joe Biden used his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday to endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris and bid farewell, weeks after dropping his bid for reelection. “America, I gave my best to you,” he said, quoting the song ‘American Anthem’ before adding: “I made a lot of mistakes in my career,...U.S. NewsAug 20
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Russia says it’s ‘adjusting’ nuclear weapons doctrine, Ukraine says it tested 1st ballistic missileRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Ukraine’s demands to the West to allow it to strike deep into Russia with Western weapons amounted to blackmail. “This is blackmail. It is an attempt to pretend that the West wants to avoid excessive escalation. But in truth it is not so. The West does...Aug 27
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What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in ChicagoThe Democratic National Convention (DNC) has kicked off in Chicago, where the party has rallied to back U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House, while U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to pass the torch. Jackson Proskow looks at how Democrats’ appear to be re-energized, even as protests against the war in Gaza...Global NationalAug 19
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Biden, Harris hold joint event for the first time since Biden announced he won’t run for a second termU.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned together for the first time Thursday since Biden announced in an address to the nation that he would no longer seek a second term in office. The two were all smiles in their shared event, with Biden remarking that in his estimation Harris would make...PoliticsAug 15
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U.S. election: What are the key points of Kamala Harris’ economic plan?Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris unveiled a plan initiated by Joe Biden to capitalize on the rebounding economy. Her proposals aim to help Americans save more money and achieve affordable homeownership. Reggie Cecchini reports.PoliticsAug 16