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Jean Lapointe, singer, actor and retired Canadian senator, dies at 86

Jean Lapointe, singer, actor and retired Canadian senator, dies at 86

MONTREAL — Jean Lapointe, the beloved Quebec singer, actor and comedian who was later appointed to the Senate, has died at age 86.
Russian strikes force Ukraine to face hours-long power cuts

Russian strikes force Ukraine to face hours-long power cuts

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's electricity grid chief warned of hours-long power outages Friday as Russia zeroed in on Ukraine's energy infrastructure with heavy artillery and missile attacks that have interrupted supplies to as much as 40% of the co
Feds: Oath Keepers sought 'violent overthrow' of government

Feds: Oath Keepers sought 'violent overthrow' of government

WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks leading up to Jan.
Biden says inflation help is coming but 'will take time'

Biden says inflation help is coming but 'will take time'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden cautioned on Friday that “it's going to take time” for inflation to recede, but he offered fresh assurance that legislation he signed earlier this year will soon help limit costs for health care and energy.
Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law

Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law

OTTAWA — A Liberal bill that removes a significant number of mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug and firearms offences has become law.

EXPLAINER: What Griner may endure in Russian penal system

LONDON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals.
Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes

Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes

HALIFAX — In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels so good," says Vicky Levack, the new arrival.
US bid to kill American-JetBlue partnership goes to judge

US bid to kill American-JetBlue partnership goes to judge

Airline lawyers and the Justice Department delivered starkly contrasting views of an alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue during closing arguments Friday in a case that will test the Biden administration’s aggressive enforcement of antitrus
Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country

Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country

RIGA, Latvia — A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine.
EXPLAINER: How a Boebert-Frisch House recount would work

EXPLAINER: How a Boebert-Frisch House recount would work

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's election recount rules could help determine the extent of Republicans’ slim majority in the lower chamber of Congress by deciding the outcome of Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s reelection race against Democrat Adam Frisch.
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