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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, a Republican presidential candidate; Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Blinken; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep.
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Montana Republicans report letters with mysterious powder after similar mailings in 2 other states

Republican lawmakers in Montana are sharing that they received letters with white powder as federal agents investigate mysterious substances similarly mailed to GOP officials in two other states. In a Friday night tweet, Republican Gov.
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A look at the seven candidates leading the race to be Toronto's next mayor

A look at the seven candidates leading the race to be Toronto's next mayor

TORONTO — Four months after former mayor John Tory resigned following the revelation of his affair with a staffer, Toronto is on the cusp of bringing in a new leader.
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'Here to rescue Toronto': Questions surround Gong's mayoral campaign

'Here to rescue Toronto': Questions surround Gong's mayoral campaign

TORONTO — Xiao Hua Gong has blanketed Toronto with campaign signs ahead of the city's mayoral election. He has paid for ads on television, buses, subway stations, and on a massive electronic billboard at a major downtown intersection.
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As residents worry about safety, city moves to revitalize Ottawa's ByWard Market

As residents worry about safety, city moves to revitalize Ottawa's ByWard Market

In Ottawa's bustling ByWard Market, tourists and residents from across the city take selfies, indulge in diverse cuisine, buy souvenirs and enjoy drinks on patios as they explore the historic neighbourhood just east of downtown.
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Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

OTTAWA — Calls for co-ordinated action across levels of government to address Canada's housing crisis are growing as affordability deteriorates and the country risks falling even further behind on building more homes.
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Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed again after wildfire threat

Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed again after wildfire threat

VICTORIA — A key highway that connects communities on the west coat of Vancouver Island closed due to high winds, hours after it was partially reopened.
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'Mentor to everyone': Captain killed in Chinook crash was loyal husband, dad, friend

'Mentor to everyone': Captain killed in Chinook crash was loyal husband, dad, friend

OTTAWA — Capt. Marc Larouche had a calm presence. Being a keen, silent observer of what was going on around him, speaking only when he needed to, was part of what made him a great pilot and leader in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Justice Department proposes December trial date for Trump in classified documents case

Justice Department proposes December trial date for Trump in classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department asked a judge on Friday night to postpone until December the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for retaining classified documents. U.S.
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As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday that Republicans seeking a nationwide ban on abortion won’t stop there as he urged supporters to channel their outrage into mobilizing votes for Democrats in 2024.
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