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‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a…

A Congolese refugee’s 8-year struggle to reunite with her family in the US
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Congolese woman’s search for safety sent her on a terrifying…

Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades
CHICAGO (AP) — One called abortion a “barbaric practice.” Another referred to himself as a…

The controversy over Canada’s rules on military exports to Israel, explained
OTTAWA — A Canadian senator is calling on Ottawa to be more transparent on its…

Contreras caps four-run rally as Brewers spoil Alonso’s record-tying night
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras homered to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Milwaukee…
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Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced…

Ward solid in NFL preseason debut, leading one scoring drive in Titans’ 29-7 loss to Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward’s pro debut was solid, if unspectacular. The first overall…

Royals beat Twins 2-0 as Cameron and relievers combine on eight-hitter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Noah Cameron and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter, Mikel Garcia had…

Man out on release for violent offence arrested after stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.
VICTORIA — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a business owner sustained “life-threatening injuries” while at…

Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants’ 34-25 preseason win at Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Promising but far from perfect was rookie first-round draft pick…

Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here’s what to know
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is zeroing in on New York…

BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational
VICTORIA — B.C.’s minister of energy and climate solutions said Site C won’t be the…

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…

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…

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…