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Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know

Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump has banned travel to the U.S.
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Unsubstantiated 'chemtrail' conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses

Unsubstantiated 'chemtrail' conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana Rep. Kimberly Landry Coates stood before her colleagues in the state’s Legislature she warned that the bill she was presenting might “seem strange” or even crazy.
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Ottawa sending support from armed forces amid northern Ontario wildfire evacuations

Ottawa sending support from armed forces amid northern Ontario wildfire evacuations

The federal government has deployed members of the Canadian Armed Forces to help evacuate a northwestern Ontario First Nation as wildfires rapidly spread in the region, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday.
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U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence

U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence

OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is closely watching as Ottawa shapes its defence budget, but says the U.S. will not dictate what the Canadian government must spend.
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'Not just a party:' World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

'Not just a party:' World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

Washington (AP) — After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday's parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation's capital kicked off on a more downbeat note.
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Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill

Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill

With an uncharacteristically feistiness, Speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump's breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.
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It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A congresswoman and former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot secured the endorsement of the highest-ranking Hispanic official in her state. A mayor highlighted his arrest by immigration officials.
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Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.
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Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

Harrison, Dvalishvili celebrate as 135-pound champions at UFC 316 with President Trump looking on

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kayla Harrison had just added UFC gold to her championship fight collection — and hugged it out with President Donald Trump — and still clutched the title belt when she bumped into Merab Dvalishvili backstage.
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Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they're still needed

Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they're still needed

FERRIDAY, La. (AP) — Even at a glance, the differences are obvious. The walls of Ferriday High School are old and worn, surrounded by barbed wire.
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