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In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who's being asked
Millions of Americans will attend parades, fireworks and other Independence Day events on Tuesday, celebrating the courage of the nation's 18th century patriots who fought for independence from Great Britain and what they considered an unjust governm
Jul 4, 2023 12:50 PM
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Europe next week for the annual NATO leaders' summit.
Jul 4, 2023 12:42 PM
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Provincial legislator Shamji launches bid to lead Ontario Liberals
TORONTO — Provincial Liberal legislator Adil Shamji says he is running to be leader of the Ontario Liberals.
Jul 4, 2023 12:24 PM
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New Brunswick's child and youth advocate to review changes to LGBTQ policy in schools
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's child and youth advocate has called for written submissions from the public as he reviews the changes made to the province's policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Jul 4, 2023 12:21 PM
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Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases
PHOENIX (AP) — Twelve of Arizona’s 15 county attorneys are calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her recent executive order that limits them from prosecuting abortion-related cases.
Jul 4, 2023 10:29 AM
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July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache
WASHINGTON (AP) — Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public. They’ve bailed to the beach, the mountains, the golf course, the farm, the ranch.
Jul 4, 2023 9:38 AM
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Fierce blaze damages several businesses, forces evacuation in downtown Vernon, B.C.
VERNON, B.C. — A restaurant, boutique, salon and costume shop are among the businesses believed to have been destroyed in an early morning fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. Flames broke out in the commercial building at about 2:30 a.m.
Jul 4, 2023 9:29 AM
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Lac-Mégantic mayor, residents fear 'monster trains' will bring another rail disaster
LAC-MÉGANTIC, Que. — Ten years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic, Que.
Jul 4, 2023 2:00 AM
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The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the bedroom of the Betsy Ross House, a reconstruction of where the upholsterer worked on her most famous commission, a long flag with a circle of 13 stars hangs over a Chippendale side chair and extends across the floor.
Jul 3, 2023 10:43 PM
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Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say
VANCOUVER — Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
Jul 3, 2023 8:09 PM
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