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June 11, 2025
Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school clas...
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June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025
Senate rejects effort to block arms sales over Trump’s dealings with Qatar and UAE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have blocked an effort by Democrats to temporarily block arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirat...
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June 11, 2025
Trump’s mass deportations leave Democrats more ready to fight back
WASHINGTON (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom looked straight into the camera and staked out a clear choice for his Democratic Party.
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June 11, 2025
A bid for bail by former New Jersey US Sen. Menendez is rejected by appeals court as prison looms
NEW YORK (AP) — A bid for bail by former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez while he appeals his bribery conviction was rejected Wednesday by a feder...
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June 11, 2025
Two people charged with manslaughter in 2023 death of Ontario infant
Provincial police say they have charged two people with manslaughter in the 2023 death of an infant in northern Ontario.
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June 11, 2025
Not-so-hot pursuit of burglary suspect sees police cars chase tractor excavator at walking pace
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police in South Carolina engaged in a not-so-hot pursuit as they chased a tractor excavator down a main highwa...
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June 11, 2025
An AP photographer captures a powerful moment in the chaos of the Los Angeles protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jae Hong is based in Los Angeles and has worked with The Associated Press for more than 18 years, covering many of the ci...
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June 11, 2025
Youth injured in stabbing at Vaughan community centre
Investigators say the attack was not random and multiple suspects are sought after officers responded around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to the stab...
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June 11, 2025
Don’t believe players’ cooked-up, ‘parroted’ story, Crown says in closing arguments at Hockey Canada trial
“This case may not look the way one anticipates a sexual assault to look.”
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June 11, 2025
Don’t believe their ‘parroted’ story, Crown says in closing arguments at Hockey Canada trial
“This case may not look the way one anticipates a sexual assault to look.”
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June 11, 2025
No new trials for Michigan school shooter’s parents despite violation by prosecutors, judge rules
DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Wednesday denied requests for new trials by the parents of a Michigan school shooter, despite finding that prosecu...
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June 11, 2025
Trump’s plan to begin ‘phasing out’ FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Donald Trump's plan to begin “phasing out” the federal agency that responds to disasters after the 2025 hurricane...
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June 11, 2025
Police identify 15-year-old boy killed in Weston shooting
Jahkai Jack, of Toronto, died in hospital after he was found with a gunshot injury late Saturday near Jane Street and Emmett Avenue.
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June 11, 2025
Judge says government must release Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil, but has until Friday to appeal
A federal judge has ruled that the government must release Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student whom the Trump ad...
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June 11, 2025
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
A federal judge has ruled that the government must release Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student whom the Trump ad...
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June 11, 2025
Toronto’s Pride parade is meant to be a celebration. But some participants say there’s ‘a sense of heaviness’
Queer people from around the GTA say the drop in corporate support is concerning, but isn’t going to stop them from coming together.
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June 11, 2025
Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days
NEW YORK (AP) — Nintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release...
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June 11, 2025
Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that h...
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June 11, 2025
Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that h...
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June 11, 2025
Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday rejected a bill that could have introduced more complications for a massive carb...
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June 11, 2025
City of Burnaby, B.C., to apologize to Chinese-Canadians for past discrimination
BURNABY - A formal apology is being planned by the City of Burnaby, B.C., for its role in discrimination toward people of Chinese descent wh...
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June 11, 2025
Consultant on trial for AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden says he has no regrets
LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — A political consultant told a New Hampshire jury Wednesday that he doesn’t regret sending voters robocalls that used ar...
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June 11, 2025
Permitless concealed carry in North Carolina faces uphill battle after some GOP pushback
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A bill to let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit cleared the North Carolina legislature on Wednesday, how...
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June 11, 2025
Worker who leaked plans to build golf courses in Florida parks files whistleblower suit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A former worker who leaked information about plans by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to build golf co...
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June 11, 2025
Skier caught in an avalanche is the second person to die this season on Alaska’s Mount McKinley
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A skier died after being caught in an avalanche on North America's tallest peak, officials said Wednesday — the second...
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June 11, 2025
National Guard troops have temporarily detained civilians in LA protests, commander says
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, the...
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June 11, 2025
About 500 National Guard troops in LA are trained to accompany agents on immigration raids
About 500 National Guard troops have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, said Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman.
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June 11, 2025
Defense rests case in second trial of Karen Read for Boston police officer boyfriend’s death
The defense in Karen Read’s second murder trial rested its case on Wednesday, arguing she was framed for the killing of her Boston police of...
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June 11, 2025
Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the...
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June 11, 2025
Experts call for action to prevent deaths at US police academies, citing AP investigation
A panel of experts called Wednesday for policy and cultural changes to prevent deaths linked to heat and exertion at the nation’s police aca...
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June 11, 2025
Colorado funeral homeowner who left corpse in hearse for a over a year sentenced to 18 months
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado funeral homeowner who pleaded guilty to leaving a woman’s corpse in the back of a hearse for over a year and improp...
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June 11, 2025
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty
NEW YORK (AP) — A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
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June 11, 2025
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and and empty shelves
NEW YORK (AP) — A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
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June 11, 2025
Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 460 laid-off employees at the nation's top public health agency received notices Wednesday that they are being rei...
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June 11, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador News
News about Newfoundland and Labrador from The Star, Canada’s leading source for national news. Visit thestar.com for news that matter to Can...
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June 11, 2025
N.L. minister resigns after new evidence surfaces of problems in 2021 vote
ST. JOHN'S - A provincial Liberal cabinet minister in Newfoundland and Labrador will step down after a court challenge of the province's 202...
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June 11, 2025
Gang violence displaced a record 1.3 million people in Haiti, UN report finds
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gang violence has displaced a record 1.3 million people across Haiti as the local government and international...
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June 11, 2025
E-scooter rider dead after collision on Hwy. 401 on-ramp in Pickering
Ontario Provincial Police responded to the collision on the Highway 401 westbound on-ramp in Pickering on June 4.
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June 11, 2025
Warm weather to continue in Toronto with on-and-off chance of showers
After scattered rainy periods over several days, the skies are forecasted to clear up a bit just in time for Father’s Day.
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June 11, 2025
Flashlights and glowing golf balls. How a NY man played for 35 hours in quest for world record
A New York man is laying claim to the record for most consecutive hours playing golf — a 35-hour stint on a course on Long Island that began...
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June 11, 2025
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA - A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a "strongly informed decision" in hiring a Chinese shi...
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June 11, 2025
Convoy arrives in Libya en route to Gaza to challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid
ZAWIYA, LIBYA (AP) — A convoy carrying hundreds of activists has arrived in Libya after driving from Algeria and crossing through Tunisia on...
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June 11, 2025
Japan’s Princess Kako addresses Brazil’s Congress, meets with Lula in presidential palace
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, was welcomed on Wednesday by Brazil's President Luiz...
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June 11, 2025
E-scooter rider dead after collision on Hwy. 401 in Pickering
Ontario Provincial Police responded to the collision on the Highway 401 westbound onramp in Pickering on June 4.
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June 11, 2025
Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law
Eight female athletes filed an appeal Wednesday of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that women would not receive their fair sha...
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June 11, 2025
Serbia’s Moscow-friendly president visits Ukraine but refuses to sign ‘anti-Russian’ declaration
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s Russia-friendly leader made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Wednesday for a summit on strengthening European...
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June 11, 2025
Popular Ikea garlic press recalled over risk of eating detached metal fragments
Three people around the world have reported minor injuries related to the appliance, such as scratches or splinters to the hand.
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June 11, 2025
Members of the Fulbright scholarship board resign, accusing Trump of meddling
All 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright scholarships on Wednesday resigned in protest of what they call the Trump a...
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June 11, 2025