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Alberta referendum exposes urban-rural divide over separatismPolitics

Albertans overwhelmingly voted to remain in Canada in Monday’s historic referendum. By the following afternoon, 76% backed staying, while 24% supported moving toward a binding vote on separation. Results differed significantly across regions.

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Could young voters reshape the balance of power in Congress?Politics

CNN’s Zain Asher talks with April Baer, host of Michigan public radio’s Stateside, and KUT News Texas Capital reporter Blaise Gainey about how young people in their states feel ahead of the midterm elections.

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Vote proves ‘there is a problem in Alberta,’ former minister saysPolitics

Alberta separatists did not get the referendum result they wanted, but the vote makes clear that provincial and federal governments must address constitutional and immigration reforms. Ted Morton, a former Alberta cabinet minister and executive fellow at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, says greater independence within Confederation remains the ideal solution. He co-authored the “Firewall Letter” 25 years ago.

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Police, military and fire officials investigate disaster at CFB WainwrightSociety2:05

The Wainwright community and families of those involved are still grappling with Saturday’s tragedy at CFB Wainwright. Defence Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday that some injured Canadian Armed Forces members had been released; 33 of the 39 remained in hospitals across Alberta. Global News obtained internal memos on military fire protocols and the base’s fire-risk analysis at the time.

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WATCH: The 2026 Senate ProjectPolitics

Fox News anchor and executive editor of 'The Story' Martha MacCallum moderated a broad-ranging debate between Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama and Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston.

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Trump says it is too early to discuss endorsing Vance for 2028Politics

Donald Trump says discussing whether to endorse Vice President JD Vance as his successor is premature. Trump praised Vance as talented but said attention should remain on the midterm elections. Vance says he has not decided whether to run in 2028.

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California man injured in violent ICE arrestSociety

A U.S. congressman says the injured man, Ricardo Gonzalez, is a U.S. citizen. Video shows ICE officers pinning him down as he yells that his arm is broken. What happened beforehand is unclear; DHS says the incident took place during a targeted enforcement operation.

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Trump makes new push in Ukraine talksWorld

President Trump is pressuring Ukraine to reach a peace deal and has disclosed the possible release of an American held by Russia.

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How Albertans Stopped a Separatist Movement; Why ‘You Can See Everything’ Is a Smash HitPolitics24:12

A growing separatist movement in Canada’s Alberta province was stymied this week after 75% of voters chose to remain in Canada. Politico Canada politics and policy reporter Mickey Djuric discusses how the movement gained ground in the conservative, oil-rich province and what the vote means for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he manages tensions with President Donald Trump.

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AI on the ballot? US midterm voters push back against data centresPolitics

Two weeks before the midterms, voters from both parties are opposing data centres that consume local water and electricity. The report says anxiety about making ends meet is now accompanied by concerns about the wider consequences of AI.

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Ken Griffin on AI, Midterm Elections and Fiscal PolicyEconomy

Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin discusses AI’s benefits and risks with Bloomberg’s Dani Burger at Citadel’s annual Future of Global Markets Conference in New York. He also comments on the midterm elections, the US economy and fiscal policy.

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Burden of Proof: October 20, 2026Other

The anonymous woman in the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University has removed one former fraternity member from her civil lawsuit. Closing arguments are underway in the trial of a man accused of killing a deputy.

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Voice of America Chinese broadcast (October 21, 2026)World

Trump said Ukraine and Russia should reach an agreement. During his visit to India, Rubio said the United States and India were close to agreeing on a trade deal. Taiwan’s military said it detected 27 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 21 of which crossed the median line. Britain said it would conduct “defensive” air operations over Saudi Arabia to help protect it from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces.

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EU launches new Arctic strategy to counter Russia and ChinaPolitics

Europe says it will no longer stand by in the Arctic. The EU strategy pledges more surveillance, stronger protection for critical infrastructure and greater ability to operate in harsh conditions, while raising questions about how quickly Brussels can act and whether it is already too late to catch up with Russia and China.

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