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Heartbreak and hope as 177 Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks arrive in Newfoundland

Heartbreak and hope as 177 Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks arrive in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A family separated for four agonizing months was reunited Tuesday in Newfoundland after a plane chartered by the provincial government arrived in St. John's carrying 177 Ukrainians fleeing Russian attacks.
Arizona abortions won't stop for a month while case proceeds

Arizona abortions won't stop for a month while case proceeds

PHOENIX (AP) — Legal abortions that restarted in Arizona this week after a court blocked enforcement of a pre-statehood ban will be able to continue for at least five weeks while an appeals court considers the case.
Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be "consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis.
Winnipeg wants to host Grey Cup championship, Manitoba offers $5.5M to help bid

Winnipeg wants to host Grey Cup championship, Manitoba offers $5.5M to help bid

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are bidding to host the Canadian Football League Grey Cup championship in either 2024 or 2025, and the Manitoba government is offering up to $5.5 million to help the bid.
Small Yukon First Nation bans sex offender using its COVID emergency law

Small Yukon First Nation bans sex offender using its COVID emergency law

WHITEHORSE — A First Nation of fewer than 300 people in Yukon's north has used a law it created during the COVID-19 pandemic to bar a convicted sex offender from being sent to its community.

Report: Lawmaker 'engaged in abusive and bullying conduct'

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A workplace conduct investigation released this week found that Rep.
UK spy chief says rise of China world's top security issue

UK spy chief says rise of China world's top security issue

LONDON (AP) — The head of Britain’s cyber-intelligence agency on Tuesday accused China of trying to “rewrite the rules of international security,” saying Beijing is using its economic and technological clout to clamp down at home and exert control ab

Judge keeps slain Vegas reporter's files protected, for now

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police, prosecutors and defense attorneys must wait to access a slain investigative journalist’s cellphone and electronic devices, over concerns about revealing the reporter’s confidential sources and notes, a judge said Tu
Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge

Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, NASA said Tuesday in announcing the results of its save-the-world test.
"Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

"Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

EDMONTON — Danielle Smith, sworn in Tuesday as Alberta's new premier, said she will shake up the top tier of the health system within three months and amend provincial human rights law to protect those who choose not to get vaccinated.
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