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Trump administration claims powers of DC police chief, strengthening federal grip on law enforcement WASHINGTON…
The Latest: Bondi names DEA head ‘emergency police commissioner’ amid Trump’s takeover of DC police
Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Terry Cole,…
TIFF and filmmaker Barry Avrich reach resolution to screen Oct. 7 doc amid outcry
The Toronto International Film Festival and the filmmaker behind a documentary about the Hamas attacks…
After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival will screen a documentary on the…
Rain on the way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half
PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to…
Mali’s military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of…
More brands of Dubai chocolate recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios
More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak…
‘We can do better’: Indigenous people overrepresented in B.C. police watchdog cases
The head of British Columbia’s police watchdog says Indigenous people remain overrepresented in its investigations…
California pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for US House
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a…
4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease…
‘The Traitors’ is opening its doors to everyday people. Here’s how you can join the TV competition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. version of “ The Traitors ” has brought a…
How Rattler and Shough handled live pass rush will be another data point in Saints’ QB competition
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — If there was one constant for New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Spencer…
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to…
Justin Herbert to play in his first-ever preseason game as the Chargers face the Rams
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is set to play in a preseason game…
Woman pleads guilty to assault for spitting on top DC prosecutor during interview
WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman who spit on the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s…
U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report
OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in…
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World…
Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts
Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce…
DC’s homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump’s plan to clear encampments
Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents were packing their belongings Thursday before expected…
Judge overstepped his authority in ruling against Quebec’s language law: appeal court
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Court of Appeal says a provincial court judge overstepped his jurisdiction when…
Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library
Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw…
Aid groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponization’ of aid in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s…
Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as producers, premiers demand action
REGINA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s considering measures to support farmers hit by…
More people urged to prepare to evacuate N.L. fire that has destroyed about 100 homes
ST. JOHN’S — Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador extended an evacuation alert Thursday evening, asking…