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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a two-week halt to construction at…
Rangers’ Eovaldi, one of MLB’s top pitchers, not listed with league leaders and was an All-Star snub
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One of baseball’s best pitchers this season isn’t even listed among…
JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water…
US women’s national team knocked off top spot by Spain in FIFA’s latest rankings
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — The U.S. was knocked off the top spot in FIFA’s latest…
Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question
EDMONTON — A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta…
Trump’s redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AP) — As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Republican-run states to…
Cash and Glasspool save four match points en route to doubles title at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool defeated Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 6-3, 6-7…
Guatemalan man’s estate entitled to redress after court says death was linked to work
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Court of Appeal has ruled that the family of a Guatemalan farm…
Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that ‘one man can’t block’ pipeline proposal
CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil…
Quebec minister disappointed after race considered in reduced sentence for Black man
MONTREAL — A Quebec minister responsible for fighting racism is criticizing a ruling by a…
Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects
OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying…
‘Exceptional circumstances’: Court hearing set for family of serial killer victim
WINNIPEG — The family of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of…
B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit
British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024,…
Former Georgia deputy indicted on charges he used excessive force and covered it up in reports
SAVANNAH (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a former southeast Georgia sheriff’s sergeant Thursday…
Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recognized nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at…
Trump administration asks high court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to halt a…
Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Colleges will be required to submit data to prove they do not…
Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto FC have acquired attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic in a trade with…
New N.S. wildfire rules that ban activity in woods prompt confusion, frustration
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is getting a flood of feedback from people expressing…
Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a man convicted of first-degree murder to be moved…
Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi River
Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit…
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service…
A new leadership is appointed in Haiti as gangs threaten to overthrow the government
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A wealthy businessman on Thursday became the head of Haiti’s transitional…
July was slightly cooler than the last 2 years, but extreme weather impacts continue, scientists say
ROME (AP) — The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, the European…