U.S. Senate passes major $430B bill to fight climate change
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory …
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Haitian gang kills and burns former senator, nephew
Warning: This article contains graphic content and descriptions of violence PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A former senator who worked for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour was killed …
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What does the Alex Jones verdict mean for misinformation?
Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre — US$49.3 million in damages, and counting, for claiming the nation’s …
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U.S. Secretary reprimands China | CTV News
MANILA, Philippines – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that China should not hold hostage talks on important global matters such as the climate crisis, after Beijing …
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Abortion ban: Indiana becomes 1st to approve ban
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as the Republican governor quickly …
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Pelosi called ‘destroyer of international peace’ by North Korea
Seoul – North Korea on Saturday called U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “the worst destroyer of international peace and stability,” accusing her of inciting anti-North Korea sentiment and enraging …
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Alex Jones: Jury awards US$45.2 million in Sandy Hook trial
U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre US$45.2 million in punitive damages — on top of …
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Iraq: Hundreds of thousands gather for mass prayer
BAGHDAD – Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis heeded the call of an influential Shiite cleric to gather in a show of strength for a mass prayer in the heart …
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Pelosi: China cannot stop U.S. officials from visiting Taiwan
TOKYO – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo, …
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Mall of America: Police respond to ‘active incident’
Police are working an active incident in the northwest side of the Mall of America, according to a tweet from Bloomington Police. The mall is currently under lockdown …
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