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Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general says its investigating the U.S. Secret Service's handling of security for former President Donald Trump on the day a gunman tr...
Jul 17, 2024
Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III arrived at Parliament to preside over the State Opening on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative ...
Jul 17, 2024
In the news today: Premiers wrap up in Halifax, flood damage and insurance coverage
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Premiers wrapping up summer meeting in Halifax Canada's premiers are wrapping up the summer meeting of the Cou...
Jul 17, 2024
What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding
TORONTO - As people in southern Ontario survey the damage done by intense flash flooding on Tuesday, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents need to figure out what their policies cover. Torrent...
Jul 17, 2024
Half of Ontarians support union’s goals in ongoing LCBO strike: poll
Fewer than one-third of Ontarians say they want the provincial government to intervene to end the 12-day strike at Ontario's main liquor retailer, while about half are supportive of the striking union...
Jul 17, 2024
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that the Islamic State group is trying "to reconstitute" as the number of attacks in Syria and Iraq is on track to double those of the previous y...
Jul 17, 2024
Government urges Bangladesh’s universities to close after 6 die in protests
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday, after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs. Some univers...
Jul 17, 2024
Thai police say traces of cyanide discovered alongside 6 victims found dead in a Bangkok hotel room
BANGKOK (AP) - The chief of the Thai police forensic division said Wednesday that police have found traces of cyanide in the coffees of six people found dead in a central Bangkok luxury hotel. The bod...
Jul 16, 2024
Duran's two-run homer lifts AL to 5-3 win over NL in All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Boston's Jarren Duran, the All-Star MVP, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning and the American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night for its 10th ...
Jul 16, 2024
Toronto FC makes defender Henry Wingo its first signing of secondary transfer window
TORONTO - Toronto FC has made American defender Henry Wingo its first signing of the secondary transfer window. A club spokesman confirmed the signing of the 28-year-old from Seattle, who played most ...
Jul 16, 2024
