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Italy OKs $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily
MILAN (AP) — Italy cleared the way Wednesday to build the world’s largest suspension bridge…
ESPN reaches multi-year extension to air NFL Draft as well as additional rights for DTC service
ESPN will continue to broadcast the NFL Draft as well as obtaining new digital rights…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones…
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials…
Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of…
Wife of South Korea’s ousted ex-President Yoon appears for questioning over corruption allegations
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The wife of South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk…
ESPN is acquiring NFL Network, rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network
Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media…
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull…
North Carolina residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were…
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
OTTAWA — The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian…
Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach
OTTAWA — The office of Canada’s privacy commissioner says it has opened an investigation into…
Texas governor asks court to remove House Democratic leader from office over walkout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the state’s highest…
B.C. mink farmers lose appeal for damages against province for pandemic-era ban
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says lawsuits launched by mink farmers over a…