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Lebanon’s UN refugee agency chief hopes at least 200,000 Syrian refugees return under new plan
BEIRUT (AP) — The UN refugee agency’s representative in Lebanon said Thursday he hopes that…
The Latest: Trump signs order for more tariffs on US partners to go into effect in 7 days
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday placing tariffs on many U.S. trade partners…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev WASHINGTON (AP) —…
Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are launching a nationwide summer blitz designed to force vulnerable…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three…
Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure…
Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats argued Friday that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in…
History at risk in Ontario’s Halton region as heritage service shutters: historians
TORONTO — Historians are warning that valuable artifacts in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe could be lost…
Quick quotes: Reaction to Trump’s 35 per cent tariffs on Canada
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his earlier threat to increase…
Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt
A shooting at a Montana bar left four people dead Friday, prompting a lockdown in…
Officers scour mountainous area of Montana for ex-soldier suspected of killing 4 in bar
Deputies spent Saturday traversing a rugged mountainous area of Montana with helicopters overhead as a…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Israeli fire again kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families DEIR AL-BALAH,…
Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries
A Japanese woman living in China was attacked and injured by a man in a…
Britain hopes a crackdown on people-smugglers’ social media ads will help curb Channel crossings
LONDON (AP) — Britain says people who advertise fake passports or people-smuggling services on social…
Tiger-Cats outlast struggling Elks 28-24 for sixth straight win
EDMONTON — Not even the threat of lightning could knock the Hamilton Tiger-Cats out of…
Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million, AP source says
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump…
Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of court-suspended prime minister following deadly conflict
BANGKOK (AP) — Protesters rallied Saturday in the Thai capital to demand the resignation of…
Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump
A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply…
As premiers push for more immigration power, experts call for a fact-based debate
OTTAWA — Some premiers say they want to have more local control over the immigration…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump’s efforts to add GOP…
Pagliuca’s $325M bid to buy and move Connecticut Sun not yet approved by WNBA
Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca said the potential deal to buy the Connecticut Sun…
Israel euthanizes crocodiles after repeated escapes and inhumane treatment
PETZAEL, West Bank (AP) — A bask of crocodiles brought to an Israeli settlement in…
Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump’s efforts to add GOP House seats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from…