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Emotional journey for Atlanta’s homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Allen Hall called it a “very emotional experience” as he boarded a…
Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll
TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have…
California governor signs executive order to support boys and men and improve their mental health
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at…
Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration to restore lost federal funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University will pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations…
Eugenie Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be forgiven…
Rural Texas county’s top leaders were asleep, out of town during initial hours of flood crisis
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two top leaders in a rural Texas county were asleep and…
A trophy hunter killed a lion in Zimbabwe that was part of a research project, sparking anger
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project…
Fish dropped on power lines by bird caused B.C. blaze, firefighters say
Firefighters say a brush fire in the British Columbia Interior was caused when a bird…
Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts
Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with…
Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at hometown National Bank Open
MONTREAL (AP) — Genie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be…
Ethiopia’s national tree campaign underway with aim to plant 700 million seedlings in one day
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia launched a national campaign on Thursday to plant 700…
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…
Canada’s shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian…
Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding
Strong rain storms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights throughout the region and prompting…
Pentagon pulls back more National Guard troops and leaves behind 250 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday it is ending the deployment of all…
Boy, 13, dies after getting trapped in a storm drain during East Coast flooding
MOUNT AIRY, Md. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy died after he was trapped in a…
Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are launching a nationwide summer blitz designed to force vulnerable…
India hires Khalid Jamil as new head coach after Xavi and Pep Guardiola hoax applications
NEW DELHI (AP) — After discarding hoax applications from Xavi and Pep Guardiola, the All…
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Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev WASHINGTON (AP) —…
“Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations
Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created “a very…
Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza
TORONTO — Canadian aid agencies say malnutrition and starvation is rampant among children in Gaza,…
Officers scour mountainous area of Montana for ex-soldier suspected of killing 4 in bar
Deputies spent Saturday traversing a rugged mountainous area of Montana with helicopters overhead as a…
College isn’t in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting efforts
PERRY, N.Y. (AP) — As a student in western New York’s rural Wyoming County, Briar…
DeSantis set a Florida record for executions. It’s driving a national increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In the final moments of a life defined by violence, 60-year-old…