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Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that the US should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security

Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that the US should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that they had a constructive call about moving toward a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, with the White House suggesting the U.S.
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Arizona executes a man who murdered his girlfriend's ex-husband

Arizona executes a man who murdered his girlfriend's ex-husband

FLORENCE, Arizona (AP) — An Arizona man who kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend's ex-husband was executed Wednesday, the second of four prisoners scheduled to be put to death this week in the U.S.
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Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves

Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’s condition continued to improve Wednesday and he hasn't needed to use the noninvasive mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night, the Vatican said.
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Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday.
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Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday.
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth, slightly higher inflation ahead

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth, slightly higher inflation ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts.
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‘An irresponsible project’: Seven towers proposed for former North Oakville high school site

‘An irresponsible project’: Seven towers proposed for former North Oakville high school site

A developer wants to build a cluster of 7 condo towers, ranging in height from 15 to 28 storeys, at the corner of Dundas Street and Neyagawa Boulevard
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Canadian teen Mboko through to second round of Miami Open with win over Osorio

Canadian teen Mboko through to second round of Miami Open with win over Osorio

MIAMI — Canadian teen Victoria Mboko continued her impressive start to the 2025 tennis season Wednesday with her first main-draw win at the WTA level. Mboko advanced to the second round of the Miami Open with a 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 victory over world No.
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Alberta Premier Smith says plan for orphan well cleanup coming next month

Alberta Premier Smith says plan for orphan well cleanup coming next month

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says plans for cleaning up abandoned or inactive oil wells are to be made public in two weeks.
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Prairie canola producers brace for 100 per cent tariffs from China

Prairie canola producers brace for 100 per cent tariffs from China

CALGARY — Canola farmers on the Prairies are bracing for impact as China prepares to impose hefty tariffs on the industry. China is expected to enact a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal starting Thursday.
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