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Speaker Johnson refuses to allow Epstein vote as House set to recess early
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation…
Federal government considers raising deposit insurance limit to $150,000
OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for feedback on changes to Canada’s deposit insurance…
Colbert jokes about ‘cancel culture’ and has a very pointed message for President Donald Trump
Stephen Colbert returned for his first full program after last week’s announcement that CBS was…
Cutting edge: Jets unveil a renovated locker room that includes 92 new lockers and a barbershop
The new-look New York Jets underwent an Extreme Makeover: Locker Room Edition during the offseason.…
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy’s Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO — The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league…
In temples and churches, sensory rooms remove barriers for neurodivergent worshipers
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes,…
Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country’s premiers downplayed the importance…
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says
OTTAWA — The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent…
The Weeknd and Shakira will headline Global Citizen Festival supporting energy access and the Amazon
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd and Shakira — two of the world’s biggest touring…
Enbridge to invest US$900 million on solar project supporting Meta’s data centres
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it will invest US$900 million on a 600-megawatt solar project…
As Spaniards summer at Barcelona’s beaches, some worry about the erosion of coastline
MONTGAT, Spain (AP) — Ana García rents a shack at a beach just north of…
Fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in $1 billion bank fraud detained in Greece
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in a $1 billion bank fraud…
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…
There are many illegal marijuana farms, but federal agents targeted California’s biggest legal one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are thousands of illegal marijuana farms around the country. But…
Trump and Philippine leader plan to talk tariffs and China at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on…