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California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires

California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.
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Brampton man charged with arson after fire destroys Orillia heritage building

Brampton man charged with arson after fire destroys Orillia heritage building

The 35-year-old was held in custody but released after making bail; OPP say the charge 'does imply there's intent to light the fire'
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York Regional Police among Canada's top employers for youth

York Regional Police among Canada's top employers for youth

Canada’s Top Employers for Young People designation recognizes employers that lead their sectors in offering exceptional workplaces and programs for people starting their careers
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Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple

Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep. Economic growth is solid , driven by healthy consumer spending .
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Vrioni happy to join CF Montreal, doesn’t feel pressure as only designated player

Vrioni happy to join CF Montreal, doesn’t feel pressure as only designated player

Giacomo Vrioni says his play will do the talking. The recently acquired striker knows CF Montreal will lean on him to perform as the Major League Soccer team’s only designated player, and he’s comfortable with those expectations.
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Quick quotes: Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law

Quick quotes: Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law

The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge of Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21, which prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols o
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Trump pardons anti-abortion activists who blockaded clinic entrances

Trump pardons anti-abortion activists who blockaded clinic entrances

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would pardon anti-abortion activists convicted of blockading abortion clinic entrances. Trump called it “a great honor to sign this.
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Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017 , according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Assoc
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Italy's top court upholds Amanda Knox's conviction for falsely accusing innocent man of murder

Italy's top court upholds Amanda Knox's conviction for falsely accusing innocent man of murder

ROME (AP) — Italy’s highest court on Thursday confirmed a slander conviction against U.S.
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Karina Gould pitches policies as she officially enters race for Liberal leadership

Karina Gould pitches policies as she officially enters race for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould said Thursday she can pinpoint exactly when her party lost touch with Canadians — and it wasn't that long ago.
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