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Indonesia begins releasing hundreds of prisoners under president’s clemency plan
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia began releasing hundreds of inmates from its notoriously overcrowded prisons…

Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Former Nike CEO John Donahoe has been hired as athletic director…

Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB
The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington…
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Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev WASHINGTON (AP) —…

North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found…

Trump pushed tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent, but a CUSMA carveout creates a shield
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canada to a staggering 35…

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President…

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved…

Reigning Olympic, world champ Camryn Rogers wins fifth national hammer throw title
OTTAWA — Camryn Rogers has secured her fifth national title. The Richmond, B.C., native had…

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…

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration’s plans…

NFL kicks off preseason with moment of silence after shooting that killed 4 people in New York
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The NFL season kicked off at the annual Hall of Fame…
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advances in Toronto in the National Bank Open
TORONTO (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany beat Matteo Arnaldi of Italy 6-7 (5),…

Texas man indicted for fatally shooting Afghan refugee who had helped US troops defuse bombs
HOUSTON (AP) — The brother of an Afghan refugee who helped U.S. forces defuse bombs…
Coco Gauff overcomes 14 more double-faults to advance in Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Coco Gauff overcame 14 more double-faults to beat Veronika Kudermetova of Russia…