What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has ...
Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time, and you ...
Oregon receiver Tez Johnson looks forward to third-ranked Ducks’ duel with No. 2 Ohio State
Nix, who played for two years with Oregon after transferring from Auburn, threw for 4,508 yards and 45 touchdowns last season ...
How AP uses expected vote instead of ‘precincts reporting’ when determining a winner
It’s usually possible to determine who won an election before the vote counting is 100% complete. But doing so requires ...
Doug Ford’s plan to audit the child welfare system is a ‘smokescreen,’ unions say
Two unions representing 8,200 child protection workers say the premier's comments were meant to distract from the failure to ...
Five teens sought by police after sexual assault in Vaughan
Just before 1 a.m., York police were called to the area of Norwood Avenue and Jane Street for a report of a sexual assault.
Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6
They may not all look secure at first glance, but these players are virtual locks in fantasy football going into Week 6. Also added are some big-name players who you ...
Frances Tiafoe yells a string of curses at a Shanghai Masters chair umpire after a loss
U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe cursed repeatedly at a chair umpire after losing a match at the Shanghai Masters on ...
Texas Tech, Iowa State and West Virginia carrying the banner for holdovers in new-look Big 12
The conference has added eight schools the past two years, and several are affecting the race to reach the title game. But ...
Officers in B.C. make dozens of seizures of methamphetamine bound for Australia
Canadian border officers in British Columbia made 60 seizures of methamphetamine destined for export to Australia between ...
Ex-FDNY chief pleads guilty to accepting bribes to speed safety inspections
A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting that he and ...
‘Crack houses’ across rural Newfoundland? RCMP has no reports supporting MP’s claim
A Conservative MP from Newfoundland and Labrador says some small towns in his rural riding are overrun with crime, but police say they haven't received reports ...