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Judge dismisses $6.5M suit against FAA in 2016 Reno crash

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against the family of a pilot killed in 2016 who sought more than $6.

Advocates call on Thunder Bay mayor-elect to address city's social issues

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Advocates are calling on the newly elected -- but familiar -- mayor of a northern Ontario city to address a host of social issues facing the community after he made no such promises during his campaign.
Halifax hospital bidder misses final submission deadline, expansion project on hold

Halifax hospital bidder misses final submission deadline, expansion project on hold

HALIFAX — One of Atlantic Canada's largest infrastructure projects is now on hold after the hospital project’s lone bidder failed to submit its final proposal by today’s Nova Scotia government deadline.
Ottawa waiting on draft proposals from provinces for $250-million home heating fund

Ottawa waiting on draft proposals from provinces for $250-million home heating fund

HALIFAX — Environment and Climate Change Canada says it’s still waiting for draft proposals from most provinces on administering a $250-million home heating assistance program announced six weeks ago.
Biden signs international climate deal on refrigerants

Biden signs international climate deal on refrigerants

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an international agreement that compels the United States and other countries to limit use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air condition
Biden to travel to New Mexico days before midterm election

Biden to travel to New Mexico days before midterm election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico next week, days before the Nov. 8 midterm elections. The White House in a statement said Biden will take part in events with Democratic Gov.
Police forces too thinly stretched to administer firearm buyback program, chiefs say

Police forces too thinly stretched to administer firearm buyback program, chiefs say

OTTAWA — Canada's police chiefs are urging the federal government not to rely on resource-strapped police forces to carry out a planned gun buyback.
Halifax Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre gets $28.8 million from Ottawa for new home

Halifax Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre gets $28.8 million from Ottawa for new home

HALIFAX — With an additional $28.8 million from the federal government, Halifax’s Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre plans to build a spacious downtown complex to better serve the growing population of urban Indigenous people.
Georgia candidates head to party bastions amid early voting

Georgia candidates head to party bastions amid early voting

JESUP, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's top candidates fanned out Thursday to parts of the state that already embrace them, trying to dig up every bit of support they can amid a big turnout in early voting. For Republican Gov.
Russia's Putin says he won't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russia's Putin says he won't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination, which he insisted are
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