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Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an ‘X’ gender marker
OTTAWA — Canadians renewing or applying for Nexus travel cards can no longer choose an…
Trump administration reverses Biden approval of major wind farm in Idaho
SEATTLE (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday canceled a major wind farm development in…
Canada pushing to include Indigenous rights in United Nations plastics treaty
OTTAWA — Canada is pushing to bring language recognizing the rights of Indigenous Peoples back…
A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana’s iconic racetrack inspires backlash
Top Trump administration officials boast that a new state partnership to expand immigrant detention in…
Pakistan’s deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Heavy rainfall that triggered floods in Pakistan in recent weeks, killing…
Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching ‘timber tantrum’ over wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a “timber…
Yukon First Nation to oppose all new mining claims on its territory during planning
A Yukon First Nation says it will oppose any new mining claims on its traditional…
Minnesota man gets 28 years for pandemic-era food fraud
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a leader of a sprawling, pandemic-era…
Scottie Scheffler will take being rested and ready over practice for FedEx Cup playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned home from his British Open victory, made a…
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon…
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it expects to report more salmonella…
Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — Rising temperatures on Wednesday posed new challenges for firefighters who…
Quebec man charged for alleged online threats against critical infrastructure
MONTREAL — The RCMP say a Quebec man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making…
Titans hit the road for joint practices and preseason games against Bucs and Falcons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans practiced in Music City on Wednesday morning and…
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova…
Giants’ defensive line is determined to live up to the hype and high expectations
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dexter Lawrence set out to quiet the chatter minutes after…
Trump administration sanctions a Mexican rapper over allegations of cartel ties
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday it was sanctioning Mexican musician Ricardo…
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones…
ESPN announces partnership with WWE that includes streaming WrestleMania
ESPN announced a partnership with WWE, including the streaming rights to WrestleMania, on the heels…
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32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group’s food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say…
As Trump’s raids ramp up, a Texas region’s residents stay inside – even when they need medical care
WESLACO, Texas (AP) — These days, Juanita says a prayer every time she steps off…
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments
President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League…
Alabama man’s death is ruled a homicide after police kneeled on his neck
The death of an unarmed 52-year-old man who died after an Alabama police officer kneeled…
Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night
JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee…