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100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland’s largest wildfire: premier
ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have…
The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence
Following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington, D.C.,…
European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow U.S.…
Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy…
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
It is a well-versed group of athletic directors, former coaches and players along with a…
UN: Syrian factions committed ‘widespread and systematic’ attacks on civilians in coastal violence
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A U.N.-backed commission that investigated sectarian violence on Syria’s coast earlier…
Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says
Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to…
Surrounded by water, Dutch swimmers have plenty of places to cool off
AMSTERDAM (AP) — While Parisians have recently rediscovered the pleasure of swimming in the Seine,…
Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in…
In the news today: Air Canada flight cancellations, Alberta’s third summer town hall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since…
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…
Former general says Ottawa must help former translator’s family escape Taliban
OTTAWA — A former top general says it would be “unconscionable” for Ottawa to allow…
Rowers revel in beach sprints in the run-up to LA’s 2028 Olympics
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — It’s a beach run, a coastal row and a music…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump administration claims powers of DC police chief, strengthening federal grip on law enforcement WASHINGTON…