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Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting

Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah militants on Tuesday that would end nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the war in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire, starting at 4 a.m.
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Nebraska judge's ruling edges the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Nebraska judge's ruling edges the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

A judge’s ruling Tuesday moved Nebraska one step closer to legalizing medical marijuana. At issue was whether proponents followed the law in gathering signatures to put legalization on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh

NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out "the most vulnerable.
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Nebraska judge's ruling edges the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Nebraska judge's ruling edges the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

A judge’s ruling Monday moved Nebraska one step closer to legalizing medical marijuana. At issue was whether proponents followed the law in gathering signatures to put legalization on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury seeks to extend record

Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury seeks to extend record

Canadian freestyle skier star Mikael Kingsbury is juggling both moguls and fatherhood. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report alleges

Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report alleges

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday.
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B.C. Premier Eby says Canada must negotiate from position of strength on U.S. tariff

B.C. Premier Eby says Canada must negotiate from position of strength on U.S. tariff

British Columbia Premier David Eby said Canada must approach Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25 per cent U.S.
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13-year-old cricketer Suryavanshi can become India's latest T20 batting sensation

13-year-old cricketer Suryavanshi can become India's latest T20 batting sensation

NEW DELHI, India (AP) — A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport's latest Twenty20 batting sensation.
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Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

EDMONTON — Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs to stave off the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs.
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Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after the families of his victims made an emotional plea to the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday to keep him behind bars.
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