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Congo bishops say pope's Canada trip a good sign for future

Congo’s Catholic bishop say Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with a trip to Canada was an “encouraging sign” that his knee treatment was working

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Vienna reclaims title as world's most livable city

European cities dominated, accounting for six of the top ten spots in the new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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One Texas doctor refuses to give up her fight to help women access safe, legal abortions

Dr. Allison Gilbert, medical director at an abortion clinic, describes the stories of the women she turns away under Texas’ strict abortion law.

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UN biodiversity summit moved from China over COVID-19 policy

A United Nations summit on biodiversity will be held in Canada instead of China, the second major international event to be moved from China because of its strict anti-coronavirus policies

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UN biodiversity summit moved from China over COVID-19 policy

A United Nations summit on biodiversity will be held in Canada instead of China, the second major international event to be moved from China because of its strict anti-coronavirus policies.

Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle Among 2026 FIFA World Cup Sites

FIFA announced its selections Thursday for the first World Cup with three co-hosts, also picking three Mexican cities and two in Canada.

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Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle Among 2026 FIFA World Cup Sites

FIFA announced its selections Thursday for the first World Cup with three co-hosts, also picking three Mexican cities and two in Canada.

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FIFA picks 2026 cities, predicts soccer will be `No 1 sport’

Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle and Kansas City, Missouri, were the newcomers among the 11 U.S. sites picked to host games at the 2026 World Cup, while Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida, were left out.

Here are the 2026 World Cup host cities

Sixteen U.S. cities will host games, including Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, Los Angeles and Miami.

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Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidates

FIFA, the world’s governing body of soccer and organizer of the World Cup, will announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup during a 5 p.m. ET event in New York City.

The moon will block a bright double star tonight. Here's how to see it.

The nearly full moon will block a bright double star in the night sky tonight (June 12). Here's how to see it.

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Thank goodness Ted Cruz knows how to stop school shootings: Just get rid of the doors

Texas’ own Canadian-born senator would suggest just about anything except cutting down on the number of guns in the streets. | Opinion

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Roughly 55% of Americans say they are 'pro-choice,' the most since 1995, Gallup finds

The Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, which established the constitutional right to abortion, a leaked opinion by Justice Samuel Alito suggests.

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To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession

Overdose deaths have risen sharply across Canada in the past five years, with deaths linked to fentanyl doubling. Officials hope decriminalization will make more users willing to seek medical care.

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Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting.

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Strawberries may be linked to Hepatitis A outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that an outbreak of hepatitis A may be linked to two brands of organic strawberries.

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Sidhu Moose Wala: The murdered Indian rapper who 'made sense of chaos'

Sidhu Moose Wala won millions of fans but also upset some with his fascination for guns.

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Nadal to face Djokovic at French Open after 5-set victory

Rafael Nadal got through a serious test in the French Open’s fourth round by edging Felix Auger-Aliassime 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to set up a record 59th matchup against Novak Djokovic.

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Canada rallies in 3rd, tops Sweden 4-3 in OT in world hockey

Drake Batherson scored on a power play 43 seconds into overtime to give Canada a 4-3 comeback victory over Sweden on Thursday night in the world hockey quarterfinals.

'Make Russia pay for it': Ukraine's Kuleba on the massive cost of post-war reconstruction

International financial institutions have stressed the need for a Marshall Plan for Ukraine, involving billions in grant money from allied countries.

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Monarch butterfly numbers in Mexico rise by 35%

Mexican experts say the number of monarch butterflies that arrived this year to winter in mountaintop forests rose by 35% compared to the previous season

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Monkeypox outbreak is 'containable,' WHO says as it confirms more cases

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a recent outbreak of monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries is "containable" even as it continues to confound health experts.

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EF3 tornado wreaks havoc on Michigan town killing two, injuring at least 44

The deadly EF3 tornado resulted from several weather variables coming together at once in a rare event for northern Michigan, according to the NWS.

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Potential Case Of Monkeypox Being Investigated In New York City

The virus causes flu-like symptoms and has been identified in the U.S., France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Canada and the U.K.

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Should Humans Let Geese Be? Can We?

Americans almost drove Canada geese to extinction; now they are so numerous, they’re a nuisance. What do we do next?

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Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology

Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday.

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US case of monkeypox reported in Massachusetts man

Massachusetts has reported a case of monkeypox in a man who recently traveled to Canada.

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Bath & Body Works shares fall as retailer cuts profit outlook due to inflation

Bath & Body Works cut its profit outlook for the year, in part due to expected increases in inflationary pressures.

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Charles and Camilla visit Canada on royal tour to mark Platinum Jubilee

The Prince of Wales says he will listen on the issue of the treatment of the indigenous community.

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G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis which threatens poor countries.

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G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

The Group of Seven leading economies have warned that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries.

Defending champ Canada, US win openers at ice hockey worlds

Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and led defending champion Canada to a 5-3 victory over Germany in their opening game at the world ice hockey championship in Helsinki.

Union at Mexico GM plant says deal reached on new contract

The union at a General Motors assembly plant in northern Mexico reached an agreement for a new contract with the company that it says improves conditions for workers, a goal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade pact

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Google honors the Black inventor who likely inspired the phrase "the real McCoy"

Elijah McCoy, the revolutionary Black inventor who was born 178 years ago today, came up with an idea for an automatic lubricator that kept engines oiled while they ran.

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New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules

New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years.

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New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased

New Zealand has begun welcoming back tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years after dropping most of its remaining pandemic border restrictions.

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Motorcycles rumble through Canadian capital under police eye

Motorcycles have rumbled through the streets of Canada’s capital and a memorial service was held at the national War Memorial as a strong police presence kept an eye on the “Rolling Thunder” protest

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Canadian police face off with protesters opposed to mandates

Police wearing helmets and shields have made several arrests in Canada’s capital after facing off against protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates

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4 cadets at Canada's Royal Military College die in accident

Four cadets at Canada’s Royal Military College have died in an accident involving a motor vehicle

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Massive wildfires helped fuel global forest losses in 2021

Fires accounted for more than a third of the world’s tree cover losses last year — the largest share on record.

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Canadian census shows snapshot of transgender population

Changing a question on last year’s census has resulted in a snapshot of Canada’s transgender population, with data released Wednesday showing 0.33 per cent of the country’s 38.3 million people identify as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth

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Canada lynx protections deal sealed by US, environmentalists

U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat plan for the rare, snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Colorado and other western states where they would be protected.

What to know about recreational marijuana in Massachusetts

Adult-use marijuana is legal in Massachusetts but only in certain circumstances. We break down what is legal and what is illegal in the state.

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Brazil court deals blow to massive Amazon gold mine project

A Brazilian federal court has upheld the suspension of an environmental license for what would be the largest open-pit gold mine in the nation’s Amazon rainforest, dealing a blow to the Canada-based company behind the project

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Brazil court deals blow to massive Amazon gold mine project

A Brazilian federal court on Monday upheld the suspension of an environmental license for what would be the largest open-pit gold mine in the nation's Amazon rainforest, dealing a blow to the Canada-based company behind the project. Belo Sun Mining Corp. was appealing the same court’s 2017 ruling, which found that the company's consultation with local Indigenous peoples and study on the project’s socio-environmental impacts didn't meet the criteria required by the National Indian Foundation. Belo Sun can appeal the decision to a higher court.

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Labour pledges to replace non-dom tax status

The party says a shorter-term scheme would stop those at the top benefiting from "outdated tax perks".

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Canada eases virus travel measures for kids aged 5 to 11

Canada says unvaccinated children aged five to 11 traveling with a fully vaccinated adult will no longer need a COVID-19 test to enter Canada beginning Monday

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Massive meteorite impact created the hottest mantle rock ever

It's confirmed: The hottest rock ever discovered in Earth's crust really was super-hot.

space.com

Dancing For Joy Bhangra Style — One Day At A Time

Gurdeep Pandher danced away pandemic woes everyday for two years, and his bhangra videos amassed hundreds of thousands of viewers.

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The 6 Best Places in the World to See the Northern Lights

The best way to catch aurora borealis in all its lit-up beauty: go to the darkest places on earth, at just the right time, and hope for the best

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Meta plans to take a nearly 50% cut on NFT sales in its metaverse

Elsewhere, NFT marketplace OpenSea takes a 2.5% cut of each transaction, while rival LooksRare charges just 2%.

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Shopify plans a 10-for-1 stock split, eyes ‘founder share’ to protect CEO's voting power

Shopify is planning a 10-for-1 stock split, while seeking shareholder approval for a "founder share" for its CEO Tobi Lutke to increase his voting power.

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We're two years away from the Great North American Solar Eclipse of 2024!

Book your travel, buy your glasses, and get ready for the show of the decade on April 8, 2024

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Wall beds sold at Amazon and Costco recalled after one falls on woman, killing her

Product sold online can detach and fall onto those nearby, posing serious impact and crush hazards, officials say.

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Kinder Eggs, other chocolate products recalled due to salmonella outbreak in Europe

The Kinder products are being recalled across Europe and Canada. It was not immediately clear whether the recall involved products sold in the United States.

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First pope, now US churches face boarding-school reckoning

U.S. churches are bracing for an unprecedented reckoning with their histories operating boarding schools for Native Americans.

Update on shooting at Erie High School

The Erie Police Department, the Erie County District Attorney's office and Erie School District officials speak about the shooting at the high school.

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A four-day workweek pilot program is now underway in the U.S. and Canada

Thirty-eight companies across the U.S. and Canada started testing the four-day workweek Friday.

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The pope apologizes for abuse of Indigenous children in Canada's residential schools

Pope Francis met with Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada's residential schools this week. He had expressed sorrow in the past on behalf of the church, but this is the first formal apology.

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Huawei posts first-ever yearly revenue decline as U.S. sanctions continue to bite, but profit surges

Huawei's business has been hurt by U.S. sanctions, which have sought to cut it off from key software and components like semiconductors.

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Huawei posts first-ever yearly revenue decline as U.S. sanctions continue to bite, but profit surges

Huawei's business has been hurt by U.S. sanctions, which have sought to cut it off from key software and components like semiconductors.

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US looks for 1st qualifier win in thin air of Estadio Azteca

The U.S. could clinch a return to soccer’s World Cup with two games to spare if it wins in Mexico City, Panama loses at home to last-place Honduras and Costa Rica fails to win at home against first-place Canada.

Day 16: 2022 Winter Olympics Medal Count Update

The U.S. finished the 2022 Winter Olympics with 24 medals, behind Norway, ROC, Germany, and Canada.

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Norway retains title with most medals at 2022 Winter Olympics

With all 109 medal events decided, competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is officially complete. And after three weeks of dominance, Norway once again claimed the top spot on the final medal table.

What to know and how to watch the women’s curling gold medal game

Great Britain and Japan will face off Saturday night for the women's curling Olympic gold medal. Here's what to know about how both teams got here, and how to watch the game.

GLIMPSES: A rare look at tattooed flesh on the Olympic ice

What’s one thing that is less visible at the Winter Olympics than the Summer Games.

Sweden defeats Canada in low scoring contest to advance to men's curling gold medal game

Sweden defeated Canada in the semifinals to advance to the men's curling gold medal gold. Canada will now face Team USA in the bronze medal match.

Sweden's defense shuts down Canada in quarterfinals

Sweden defeated Canada 2-0 to advance to the semifinals.

Japan's Miho Takagi supports sister, Nana, after costly fall during team pursuit final

Japan was one split away from winning the women's team pursuit gold medal, but a late fall gave Canada the window to swipe the victory.

WHAT TO WATCH: US-Canada showdown, Shiffrin in combined

This was one Olympic final you could plan ahead for.

Men's curling Session 10: Great Britain hands Sweden its first loss

Results from the tenth session of men's curling action. Sweden took on Great Britain, Norway faced off against China, and the ROC played Canada.

Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada; 7 dead, 14 missing

A Spanish fishing boat has sunk in rough seas off Newfoundland in eastern Canada, killing at least seven people.

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Women’s curling standings: Seven teams battling for four semifinal spots

A look at the women's curling standings with three sessions of round-robin play remaining.

China crafts a carefully curated slate of Olympic spectators

Skiing, skating and other competitions take place before a global TV audience, but few see them in person.

In uncertain times, Papadakis/Cizeron rely on years experience to reach gold

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron won gold in the 2022 Winter Olympics ice dance by the largest margin using the modern scoring system. After the two have competed sparingly through COVID, it's their nearly 20 years of skating together that carried them to the Promised Land.

After Olympic debut, ice hockey's future in China uncertain

China made its Olympics debut in men’s ice hockey, but it’s not clear if the outmatched team consisting mostly of foreign players is kindling a passion for the sport in the country.

2nd of 5 whales brought from Canada to Mystic Aquarium dies

The second of five whales brought from Canada to Mystic Aquarium last year for research purposes has died.

A look at the women's curling standings at the 2022 Winter Olympics

Switzerland is alone at the top as we take a look at the women's curling standings at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

USA Hockey announces Jake Sanderson will miss contest against Germany

The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team will be without Jake Sanderson when they wrap up preliminary play against Germany.

LIVE UPDATES: Women's monobob begins, Erin Jackson takes the ice on Day 9 of Winter Olympics

Results, updates, and news from Day 9 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 13.

Sweden stands above the field in a look at the men’s curling standings

Sweden, the favorites coming into the 2022 Games, is starting to separate from the pack in the men's curling standings.

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Countries ask to join WTO talks over China, Lithuania spat

More countries have asked this week to join talks about the European Union’s complaint with the World Trade Organization accusing China of exerting economic pressure on Lithuania.

U.S. skater Ryan Pivirotto advances to men's 500m quarterfinals

Twenty short track skaters including American Ryan Pivirotto advanced to the men's 500m quarterfinals at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Jake Sanderson joins U.S. men's hockey team after clearing COVID-19 protocols

Promising young defenseman Jake Sanderson has joined his teammates ahead of the highly-anticipated tilt between the U.S. and Canada after clearing COVID-19 protocols.

20-year-old upset over Canada’s mask mandates threatens wrong Ottawa

Authorities say a man who wanted to join the protests in Canada's capital over mask mandates called in a bomb threat but called the wrong Ottawa.

Blockades by virus protest convoys banned in Paris, Brussels

Authorities in France and Belgium have banned road blockades threatened by groups organizing online against COVID-19 restrictions.

U.S. heads to B Final after women's 3000m relay semifinal

The U.S. did not advance to the A Final in the women's 3000m relay during Wednesday's semifinal. The Netherlands and Canada won their respective races.

Sweden in, China out as women's hockey tournament moves to knockout round

After a slow start, Sweden's women's hockey team is set to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Max Parrot's persistence pays off with slopestyle gold; USA's Gerard misses podium

After beating cancer following his 2018 slopestyle silver in PyeongChang, Canada's Max Parrot is now an Olympic gold medalist.

Oldham, Ledeux top freeski big air qualifying in discipline's first Olympic competition

Canada's Megan Oldham, winner of two medals at last month's X Games, advanced to Tuesday's final as the No. 1 qualifier, as did Tess Ledeux and Eileen Gu.

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Mixed doubles curling roundup: Defending gold medalists Canada eliminated by Italy

In the final session of mixed doubles curling round robin play, Canada took on unbeaten Italy in a must-win game to move on to the tournament semifinals.

ROC takes gold in figure skating team event; U.S. beats out Japan for silver

Three days after it started and roughly 58 programs later, the figure skating team event medalists for the 2022 Winter Olympics was finally determined Sunday night.

Finally time for US-Canada in women's hockey

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US women tune up for Canada with 8-0 rout of Switzerland

Hilary Knight scored two first-period goals, Alex Cavallini stopped 12 shots, and the United States routed Switzerland 8-0 at the Beijing Olympics in its final tune-up before facing arch-rival Canada.

Out-of-work Eric Staal relishing new job as Canada captain

Eric Staal is relishing the opportunity to captain Canada's men's hockey team at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Live Updates: Kamila Valieva delivers with near-world record performance in team event

Team USA's Karen Chen and Team ROC's Kamila Valieva go head to head for the top spot in the team event.

China wins 1st gold of home Olympics in short track relay

China won its first gold of the Beijing Games in short track speedskating's mixed team relay in the event’s Olympic debut.

Italy stays atop mixed doubles curling standings

A look at the current Olympic mixed doubles curling standings as round robin play winds down.

Team USA falls to Canada, defeats China in mixed doubles curling

Team USA looked to make it back-to-back wins in a mixed doubles curling game against China Saturday.

US, McKennie beat cold, Honduras in dominant 3-0 win

The U.S. beat winless Honduras 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying match.

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