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Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
July saw the death of heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath lead singer…
Three facing smuggling-related charges after 44 migrants intercepted in Quebec: CBSA
MONTREAL — The Canada Border Services Agency says it has arrested and charged three alleged…
What is known about the search for a former US soldier suspected of killing 4 at a Montana bar
The search for a former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a bar…
Man dead, four injured in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., crash: police
Provincial police say a 35-year-old man is dead and four people are injured after a…
Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans are trying to punish them
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A walkout by Texas House Democrats is stalling redrawn political maps…
Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of…
Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes…
Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?
When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the…
In Ecuador, environmentalists worry Noboa is unwinding nation’s green reputation
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — When Ecuadorians voted two years ago to block oil drilling in…
Canadian Armed Forces airdrop aid to Palestinians in Gaza
OTTAWA — Canadian aircraft carried out an airdrop Monday of nearly 10,000 kilograms of aid…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 4 The Washington…
Canadian researchers solve 12-year mystery of sea star wasting disease
A team led by researchers in British Columbia has solved the mystery of a gruesome…
Family caught in police shootout announces lawsuit against Montreal police, city
MONTREAL — A family that was caught in a shootout between Montreal police and an…
Rescuers call off search for 11 people presumed dead in Pakistan floods
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Rescuers in northern Pakistan on Monday called off a two-week search…
Flames and smoke force passengers to flee New York City area train
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Flames leapt from the rails of a New York City…