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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five…
Emotional journey for Atlanta’s homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Allen Hall called it a “very emotional experience” as he boarded a…
Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are considering changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of…
Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll
TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have…
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map
A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor…
Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s special representative on combating Islamophobia says she’s alarmed by a recent revival…
Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A city councilman in Virginia was seriously injured Wednesday when a…
US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court justice overseeing trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian…
Victims of Reno casino shooting include 2 men visiting for a bachelor party, police say
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two of the three people killed this week in a shooting…
Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program
OTTAWA — As the federal Liberals consider a path forward for a national pharmacare plan,…
Crown attorneys’ group accuses politicians, media of ‘attacks’ on justice system
OTTAWA — The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association says “attacks” launched by “politicians,…
Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian…
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke…
Rising costs, slow ticket sales put JP Saxe’s North American tour in jeopardy
TORONTO — JP Saxe was ready to roll across North America this fall on his…