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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…

Death of NYPD officer spotlights rise of Bangladeshi immigrants within ranks
NEW YORK (AP) — Outside the Bronx mosque where a New York City police officer…
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Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations KYIV,…

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…

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…

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…

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…
Chicago Bears call on state legislature to pass bill and provide momentum for suburban stadium
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Friday the team requires…

Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — A man opened fire outside the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for…

Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed…

Florida farm identified as source of raw milk that sickened 21
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Department of Health has identified Keely Farms Dairy as…

Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ but a month after it opened
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than a month after Florida opened “Alligator Alcatraz” in the…

Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay
TRENTON, ONT. — Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20…

3 Sept. 11 victims’ remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later
NEW YORK (AP) — Three 9/11 victims’ remains have newly been identified, officials said this…