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A voting location in Wainwright, Alberta, is seen on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Ty O'Neil
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AP
Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity
The Associated Press
Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.
People vote in Norwalk, Calif., during early voting in California's primary election on June 1, 2026. The Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in the state for allegedly illegally registering to vote or voting in U.S. elections, in an escalation of a feud with California officials over the state's voting system.
Frederic J. Brown
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AFP via Getty Images
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
Jude Joffe-Block, Miles Parks
Golfers make their way around the course at East Potomac Golf Links on October. The National Park Service confirmed in a filing had marked over 500 trees for removal as the Trump Administration mulls over a renovation for the golf course.
Tasos Katopodis
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Getty Images
Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course
Rachel Treisman, Scott Neuman
Petter Mattei portrays stars in the Metropolitan Opera production of Lincoln in the Bardo, adapted from George Saunders' surreal novel about the president grieving the loss of his son in the midst of the Civil War.
Karen Almond
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Metropolitan Opera
'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage
Jeff Lunden
Texas Standard
Candidates for Texas agriculture commissioner spar over eligibility for office
The legal qualifications for agriculture commissioner — and whether either candidate meets them — have taken a front seat in the race between Republican Nate Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker.
As early voting begins in Texas, Gov. Abbott’s challenger Gina Hinojosa sues over Musk emails
Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on US Senate race in Texas
What Texas reveals about the obstacles to getting hospital financial aid
Trump says the border is secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps declaring an emergency.
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