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After three years of full-scale war, Ukrainians call on Canada to help them carry on

After three years of full-scale war, Ukrainians call on Canada to help them carry on

OTTAWA — As Ukraine marks three years since Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday, people on the ground are calling on Canadians not to give up on their fight for freedom. Here are three perspectives, from different parts of Ukraine.
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Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators

Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia senators voted 33-21 on Friday to support Gov.
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Heiltsuk Nation written constitution passes with 67 per cent of votes

Heiltsuk Nation written constitution passes with 67 per cent of votes

VANCOUVER — The Heiltsuk Nation has approved the adoption of a written constitution for the First Nation on British Columbia's central coast.
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English O Canada lyrics have never been static, musicologist says

English O Canada lyrics have never been static, musicologist says

TORONTO — Changing the lyrics of a national anthem is often considered taboo, but Chantal Kreviazuk's tweak to the words of O Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off Final in Boston on Thursday night may have struck a different chord, says a musicologist.
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How Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers

How Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers

SEATTLE (AP) — The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S.
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Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass de
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North Carolina justices don't fast-track challenge over election for seat on their court

North Carolina justices don't fast-track challenge over election for seat on their court

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

Poilievre's proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fire

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would incentivize First Nations to support natural-resource projects through industry taxes and revisiting how much sway Indigenous Peoples and environmental considerations have over approving pro
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Trump administration looks to slash HUD workers tackling the housing crisis

Trump administration looks to slash HUD workers tackling the housing crisis

The Trump administration's proposal to cut half of federal workers at the nation's housing agency is targeting employees who support disaster recovery, rental subsidies, discrimination investigations and first-time homebuyers, according to two docume
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Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?

Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?

WASHINGTON (AP) — An idea first proposed on social media has bubbled up to the White House and received President Donald Trump's enthusiastic endorsement: Take some of the savings from billionaire Elon Musk's drive to cut government spending and retu
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