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Conservative calls on minister to apologize to Christian singer over cancellations
A Conservative MP is calling on Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault to apologize to…
Firefighters battle to prevent reignition of France’s largest wildfire as residents return home
PARIS (AP) — About 1,400 firefighters were deployed Saturday in France’s southern Aude region to…
Artist honours rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot at National Mosaic Art Exhibition
TORONTO — One artist’s work at a mosaic exhibition in Toronto is honouring a French…
The nation’s capital waits for Trump’s next move as a federal takeover threat looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the…
Thousands in the Ivory Coast protest the exclusion of opposition leaders from election
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Thousands of Ivorians took to the streets in Abidjan, the…
Wrexham gets a rude welcome to the Championship as Southampton twice strikes late for 2-1 win
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wrexham was denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English…
Some Democrats want new leadership. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says he has what it takes to resist Trump
WASCO, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden is in his fifth decade in Congress…
Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers
When it comes to cinematography, a giant Pacific octopus that borrowed a camera from two…
Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shook hands Friday at a White…
Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall
TORONTO — Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a…
Pay hike for military members ‘long overdue,’ says expert
OTTAWA — The federal government’s decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members…
RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries
OTTAWA — The union representing front-line RCMP members wants the force to ease requirements for…
Pride festivals: breaking the isolation of LGBTQ+ people in rural areas
MONTREAL — Pascal Lessard and his partner bought their farm in 2019. They live in…
Kyle Karros, son of 1992 NL Rookie of the Year Eric Karros, hits RBI single in first MLB at-bat
PHOENIX (AP) — Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros is off to a good start…
Montana bar shooting suspect is captured, ending weeklong search
A man suspected in a shooting at a Montana bar that left four people dead…
Detroit Lions’ Morice Norris injury raises memories of similar recent NFL incidents
The sight of Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris being carted off the field during a…
Alexander has 4 RBIs, Carroll hits 2-run HR, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-1
PHOENIX (AP) — Blaze Alexander hit a homer and had four RBIs, Corbin Carroll added…
Stearns backs Mets’ hitting coaches and expresses confidence lineup will break out of its slump
MILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated…
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Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit…
How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional…
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera surges to the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hezly Rivera cruised to the lead at the U.S. gymnastics championships…
B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River’s south arm in Lower Mainland
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation has won back fishing rights and title for…
The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday…
U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than…