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63-year-old man dead after crash in Halifax County, VSP says

A 63-year-old man is dead following a crash in Halifax County Tuesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.

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63-year-old man dead after crash in Halifax County, VSP says

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Strongest solar storm in nearly 6 years slams into Earth catching forecasters by surprise

A stealthy solar storm surprised forecasters, causing spaceflight delays and incredible aurora displays as far south as New Mexico.

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Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quickly

Progress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers

Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in upstate New York.

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Canada suspect in cop killings had prior mental health call

Canadian police say a 16-year-old killed two police officers in the hall of his apartment, then struggled with his mother over the firearm before shooting her and killing himself

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US and its partners stage warfare drills as Japan, South Korea strengthen alliance against China, North Korea

The United States and its allies staged anti-submarine warfare drills with India, Canada, South Korea, and Japan to strengthen their defenses against threats from North Korea and China.

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Canada's Quebec Major Junior League to enact significant rule change to ban fights

New Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Commissioner Mario Cecchini has made a big change since he took over for Gilles Courteau, who resigned earlier this month.

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Trudeau names ex-governor general to examine China meddling

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named a former governor g0eneral as a special investigator to look into allegations of Chinese interference in Canada’s last two elections

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Cuba beats Australia, reaches 1st WBC semifinal since 2006

Cuba advanced to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2006 with a 4-3 win over Australia as Alfredo Despaigne hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and Yoelkis Guibert followed with a two-run single in three-run fifth inning.

Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem

Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly.

Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem

Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. Honda says in documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that the surface coating on the channel for the buckle can deteriorate over time. Honda says it has no reports of injuries caused by the problem.

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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman reveals 'heartfelt reason' for representing Canada in World Baseball Classic

Freddie Freeman says playing for Team Canada in this year's WBC is a way for him to honor his late mother, a Canadian native who passed away from skin cancer when he was 10.

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Venezuela tops Nicaragua 4-1 in WBC, is 3-0 in group play

Eugenio Suárez and Anthony Santander had two hits each as Venezuela beat Nicaragua 4-1 and improved to 3-0 in the World Baseball Classic.

First major US railroad merger in 2 decades will go forward

The first major railroad merger in more than two decades will go forward after federal regulators approved Canadian Pacific’s $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern. The two are the smallest among the nations seven major railroads, but their coupling will create the only railroad linking Canada, Mexico and the United States. The approval Wednesday by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board comes after an arduous two-year review.

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Kiska, last captive orca in Canada, has died at Marineland

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died

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Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park

Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.

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Nearly 2 million Yeti coolers recalled over hazardous magnets

The coolers have a pocket lined with high-powered magnets, which can detach in certain circumstances. Eating them can result in serious injury.

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Canada announces a probe to examine possible Chinese election interference

The announcement of a probe of possible Chinese influence in Canadian elections follows a newspaper report stating that China preferred to see Trudeau's Liberals re-elected in the 2021 election.

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US Border Patrol transfers agents to Canadian border amid migrant crisis

Extra border patrol agents have been transferred to points of the U.S.-Canada border as an influx of migrants are starting to cross into the country from the north.

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Canadian official to examine Chinese election interference

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will appoint a special investigator to decide whether there should be a public inquiry into reports of Chinese interference in Canada’s elections

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What are the benefits of buying travel insurance for an international trip?

Nearly 90% of all insured travel in 2022 was for international trips, a recent survey shows. Here's why.

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Leylah Fernandez urges athletes to become financially literate as soon as possible

Leylah Fernandez spoke to CNBC about the importance of preparing for life after tennis.

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Native American leader denounces Indigenous festival by ‘made-up group’: 'Wouldn't be caught dead'

An Indigenous festival taking place this week as drawn sharp criticism from one Native American leader who accuses the event's organizers of "cultural appropriation."

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Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs whose ignition can cut off while being driven

Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported.

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Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs; key defect can cut off engine

Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they’re being driven.

The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use

Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds.

bbc.co.uk

TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities

The investigation into the video-sharing platform will have a particular focus on younger users.

bbc.co.uk

‘Dances with Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse indicted on 19 counts in sex abuse cases

Nathan Chasing Horse faces 19 counts in four jurisdictions after a grand jury in Nevada has indicted the “Dances With Wolves” actor.

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US spent at least $1.5 million shooting down ‘objects’ over Canada, US

President Biden's administration spent at least $1.5 million shooting down three unidentified "objects" over the U.S. and Canada earlier this month, reports say.

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"Dances With Wolves" actor indicted by grand jury on 19 new charges

Police have described Nathan Chasing Horse as a cult leader who used his position as a self-proclaimed medicine man to gain access to Indigenous girls and women.

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'Dances With Wolves' actor indicted in Nevada sex abuse case

A grand jury in Nevada has indicted a “Dances With Wolves” actor who is accused of sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls in the U.S. and Canada for decades.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour

A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring".

bbc.co.uk

CNBC Daily Open: The Fed wants inflation at 2%. But the economy might be fine with higher inflation

The 2% inflation target has been repeated so often by central bankers that it seems crucial to a healthy economy. That assumption may be wrong.

cnbc.com

Border crisis spreads to Canada as Vermont sector asks for help with migrant surge in frigid weather

Fox News' Casey Stegall and former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem joined "America's Newsroom" to discuss the influx of encounters at the northern border.

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The curious history of the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation targeting, explained

As the world shifts to a new post-pandemic normal, the inflation targets of central banks across the world have faced new scrutiny.

cnbc.com

Rare red auroras explode over America's and Europe's north, and more are on their way

A stream of solar plasma arrived at Earth last night, triggering rare red aurora displays across Canada, northern U.S. and Europe. And more is on its way.

space.com

Mystery object shot down over Yukon may have been harmless 'pico balloon'

The object blasted out of the sky over the Yukon on Feb. 11 may have been an amateur radio pico balloon — specifically, a 33-inch-wide one called K9YO-15.

space.com

Biden addresses nation on the mysterious flying objects shot down by military

The White House has been facing questions on the nature of the objects and why the U.S. shot them down.

washingtonpost.com

WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden delivers remarks on unidentified aerial objects

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks about the series of unidentified high-altitude objects shot down over the U.S. and Canada at 2 p.m.

Biden scorched for silence on downed flying objects: 'He's not in command'

'The Five' co-hosts discuss why President Biden has not addressed the nation after three unidentified flying objects were shot down over the U.S. and Canada in one weekend.

foxnews.com

U.S. tracked China spy balloon from launch on Hainan Island along unusual path

The errant path of the large Chinese spy balloon across Alaska and the continental United States may have been caused by unusual weather conditions that pulled it off course.

washingtonpost.com

Mystery deepens over unidentified objects

The Biden administration is still saying very little about three unidentified objects shot down over the U.S. and Canada last weekend. Officials say they do not know what they were or where they came from. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects

Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this weekend were.

bbc.co.uk

Asteroid lights up sky above English Channel

People spotted the 1m space rock streaking across the sky in the early hours of Monday morning.

bbc.co.uk

Lawmakers demand accountability from Biden admin after 4th flying object shot down by military: 'Unacceptable'

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle are demanding additional accountability from the Biden administration after four flying objects have been shot down over the U.S. and Canada in recent days.

foxnews.com

A journey to revisit the past

Revisiting Sharswood and Canada's Residential Schools resurrected painful and shameful eras. But other parts of these 60 Minutes stories pointed ways to progress and healing.

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Montana Sen. Tester gives update after airspace shut down: ‘There may still be something up there’

Montana Senator Jon Tester said Sunday that "there may still be something up there," a day after an unidentified object was shot down over Canada and airspace was shut down.

foxnews.com

Montana Airspace Temporarily Closed due to ‘Radar Anomaly’

A part of Montana airspace was temporarily closed due to a "radar anomaly," then later reopened, after an unidentified object was shot down over Canada, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Saturday.

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Rep. Mace calls out Pentagon's ‘very disturbing’ lack of transparency: Why is Congress 'kept in the dark?'

Rep. Nancy Mace says any suggestion that the Pentagon does not know what an object is once they shoot it down ‘is an absolute lie’ and is ‘a bipartisan issue.’

foxnews.com

FAA says airspace in Montana reopened after 'Department of Defense activities'

The FAA announced Saturday evening it has shut down airspace over a portion of Montana to support "Department of Defense activities" but later said the airspace has been reopened.

foxnews.com

NORAD confirms 'high-altitude airborne object' flying over northern Canada

NORAD confirmed on Saturday that it is tracking an unidentified airborne object that is hovering over Northern Canada but did not provide further details.

foxnews.com

Toronto mayor admits affair with female former staffer, resigns: 'Serious error in judgment'

Mayor John Tory of Toronto, Canada announced his resignation after admitting to an extramarital affair with a former aide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

foxnews.com

Toronto Mayor John Tory resigns after admitting to affair with staffer

John Tory was known as a straight-laced, moderate conservative, almost the polar opposite of previous Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, whose term was plagued by scandals involving public drinking and illegal drug use.

cbsnews.com

Comedian John Candy tried to recruit Joe Montana to play in Canada: ‘They just didn’t have enough money’

NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana said Thursday that comedian John Candy tried to recruit him to play for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

foxnews.com

Netflix extends crackdown on password sharing to more countries

New rules are being introduced in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, before further roll out.

bbc.co.uk

Netflix password-sharing crackdown launches in four countries

Users will be asked to set a "primary location" for their Netflix accounts and will be allowed two "sub accounts" for users who don't live in that household.

cnbc.com

Canada military plane returns after Haiti surveillance

A Canadian Armed Forces surveillance plane is returning home after two intelligence-collecting flights over Haiti

washingtonpost.com

Migrants flee NYC for Canada after ‘drugs,’ ‘homeless people’ make life unbearable: report

Canada is becoming the new home for migrants after some complain life in New York City has become difficult because of rampant drug use and high rates of homelessness.

foxnews.com

January 28th International Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day (known in Europe as Data Protection Day) is an international event that occurs every year on 28 January.

Flight canceled? Experts share some advice about what to do

Thousands of travelers have been stranded at airports or stuck on hold trying to rebook flights this week as a massive storm snarled travel in the U.S. and Canada.

GM recalling Bolt EVs; seat belt problem could cause fires

General Motors is recalling nearly 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a seat belt problem that can cause fires.

Serdachny's goal in OT gives Canadian women 3-2 win over US

Danielle Serdachny scored at 2:16 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the fifth game of the Rivalry Series.

Coming home: 5 things to know for 2026 World Cup in North America

While there is still much to be sorted out logistically for the event, here is what we know at the moment about World Cup 2026.

Messi, Mbappé and co: The AP's World Cup team of group stage

Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at the tournament so far to form a best team of the group stage.

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup

Morocco is the Arab world’s last hope at the first World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East.

Ruud downs Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals opener

Third-seeded Casper Ruud eased to a straight-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the opening match of the ATP Finals.

Faithful mates, hot tempers form primal life for gannets

Bonaventure Island just off Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula offers remarkable insights into northern gannets, thanks to an enormous and easily accessible colony of these majestic seabirds.

World Cup jerseys get mixed reviews ahead of Qatar

Millions are at stake in retail sales for this year’s World Cup in Qatar and soccer fans have been playing rate the shirt.

US, Canada send armored vehicles to bolster Haiti's police

The U.S. and Canada have sent armored vehicles and other supplies to Haiti to help police fight a powerful gang amid a pending request from the Haitian government for the immediate deployment of foreign troops.

Ringo Starr tour on hold as he recovers from COVID-19

Ringo Starr has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the former Beatle to cancel several scheduled concerts in Canada with his All Starr Band.

Australia hands Canada its first loss of World Cup, 75-72

Ezi Magbegor had 16 points and five blocks to help Australia beat Canada 75-72 in the women’s World Cup.

Canada tops France to take control of group at World Cup

Nirra Fields scored 17 points and Shay Colley added 11 to help Canada beat France 59-45 in the women’s basketball World Cup.

Official: Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter

An official familiar with the matter says Canada will likely drop the vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September.

New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys

A new online atlas of bird migration draws from an unprecedented number of scientific and community data sources to illustrate the routes of about 450 bird species in the Americas.

Living out a childhood fantasy: Guests to enjoy overnight stay on iconic boat from children’s series

Theodore TOO, currently stationed in Hamilton, Ontario, will be open for Airbnb stays on Saturday and Sunday.

High 5! After over 20-hour crossing of Lake Ontario, paddleboarder crosses all 5 Great Lakes

Shoreman left Youngstown, New York at roughly 4 p.m. ET on Friday and finished his trip across Lake Ontario at around 1 p.m. Saturday in Toronto.

1 more to go! Last obstacle might be hardest for disabled paddleboarder looking to cross 5 Great Lakes

Mike Shoreman said he is ready for his final conquest, one he hopes will inspire millions around the world who have struggled with mental health.

Poland nabs octogenarian with 5 kilos of heroin in suitcase

Officials in Poland have arrested an 81-year-old Danish woman traveling from Africa to Canada on suspicion of illegal possession of heroin worth over $515,000.

Equal pay deal for US women's soccer approved by judge

The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given preliminary approval by a federal judge.

Pope promotes Vatican nurse credited with saving his life

Pope Francis has promoted a Vatican nurse to be his “personal health care assistant” The Vatican announced the appointment of Massimiliano Strappetti on Thursday.

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is always a stressful time of year for the league's 30 general managers.

He made it! Paddleboarding 28 hours, over 44 miles — now just one Great Lake left to conquer on his quest

It took nearly 28 hours and more than 44 miles, but a Canadian man is now one step away from completing his quest to cross all five Great Lakes via paddleboard.

2 dead after all-night shooting rampage in Vancouver, Canada

Canadian authorities say a gunman who roamed for hours through a sleeping Vancouver suburb shot four people, two of them fatally, as he opened fire at a casino, a center for the homeless and other locations before being killed by police.

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke to release Mallard duck and Canada goose

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke will be releasing a Mallard duck and a Canada goose at the Virginia Tech Duckpond Gazebo on Thursday, July 21st at 4 p.m.

Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women

Alex Morgan and the U.S. women's national soccer team are in Mexico preparing for a showdown with rival Canada on Monday night in the title game of the CONCACAF W Championship.

US advances to W Championship final against Canada

The U.S. women’s national team will play Canada in the final of the CONCACAF W Championship for a spot in the 2024 Olympics.

Gas pipeline shutdown starts amid German suspicion of Russia

A major natural gas pipeline from Russia to western Europe has shut down for maintenance amid concerns that Russia may not resume the flow of gas as scheduled.

Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboard

An avid paddleboarder, Mike Shoreman was told he could never paddleboard again. But he didn’t pay attention to that edict and now is trying to make history.

Baby woolly mammoth remains found intact in northwestern Canada

Well-preserved 30,000-year-old remains of a baby woolly mammoth were uncovered in northwestern Canada, according to NBC News.

EXPLAINER: G7 provides forum for like-minded democracies

In 1975, leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies gathered outside Paris to deal with an energy crisis sparked by a war and rampant inflation.

President Biden and G7 Leaders Formally Launch the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment

At the 2021 G7 Summit, President Biden and G7 leaders announced their intent to develop a values-driven, high-impact, and transparent infrastructure partnership to meet the enormous infrastructure needs of low- and middle-income countries and support the United States’ and its allies’ economic and national security interests. Over the past year, members of the Administration have traveled to hear directly from countries on how we can meet their infrastructure needs, deepened our coordination across the U.S Government and with the G7, honed our infrastructure investment tools, and closed game-changing deals.   At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Schloss Elmau, Leaders will formally launch the Partnership for Global Infrastructure (PGII) to mobilize hundreds of billions of dollars and deliver quality, sustainable infrastructure that makes a difference in people’s lives around the world, strengthens and diversifies our supply chains, creates new opportunities for American workers and businesses, and advances our national security.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US case of monkeypox reported in Massachusetts man

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

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.

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.

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.

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