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‘Don’t see it coming:’ minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare
British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll…

Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government…

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada’s negotiations with the United…

With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?
OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the…

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future…

‘From bad to worse’: Ugandan opposition figure describes struggle ahead of next year’s vote
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Opposition figure Bobi Wine said the political climate in Uganda has…

Female tour guides in Afghanistan lead women-only groups as some travelers return
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders tests political waters by headlining GOP event in early-voting South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to headline the latest…
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Fed’s Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump’s demands WASHINGTON (AP)…

Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
HONOLULU (AP) — Fears of a devastating tsunami across the Pacific faded Wednesday after one…

NYC gunman bought his rifle from his boss in Las Vegas
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building…

Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
HONOLULU (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing…

Questions emerge about NYC gunman’s mental health and his security-sensitive job in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man who stormed a Manhattan office tower with a gun,…
Hawaii judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in shooting of unarmed Black man
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday brought by the widow…

Alcantara pitches 5 scoreless innings, Pauley hits 2-run HR as Marlins beat Cardinals 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Graham Pauley hit his first home run for the Marlins, Sandy…