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Developer drops land purchase in historically Black town

EATONVILLE, Fla.
US Marine's adoption of Afghan war orphan voided

US Marine's adoption of Afghan war orphan voided

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — In a highly unusual ruling, a state court judge on Thursday voided a U.S. Marine’s adoption of an Afghan war orphan, more than a year after he took the little girl away from the Afghan couple raising her.
Relatives of those killed in N.S. mass shooting say their work has only just begun

Relatives of those killed in N.S. mass shooting say their work has only just begun

HALIFAX — The brother of a man killed during a mass shooting in Nova Scotia almost three years ago says he's keen to make sure recommendations from a public inquiry released Thursday are implemented.
Worries grow that Trump indictment will eclipse other probes

Worries grow that Trump indictment will eclipse other probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The indictment against former President Donald Trump involving a 2016 hush money payment is raising concerns that it could undermine public confidence in what democracy experts view as far more important investigations.
Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would require online streaming services to contribute to Canadian content is one step closer to passing after the House of Commons approved most of the Senate's amendments to the proposed legislation.
Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says

Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed to Belarus along with part of Russia's tactical nuclear arsenal , Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday, ramping up his rhetoric amid tensions with the West o
Greece's PM makes border wall extension an election pledge

Greece's PM makes border wall extension an election pledge

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister promised Friday to extend an existing wall across all of the country’s land border with Turkey as he campaigned for the country's general election.
China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her weeklong trip across Africa , she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals.
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says that after more than a decade in politics, he will not seek re-election and plans to resign his seat this spring.
Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on — and millions more young people are counting on — will run short of money to pay full benefits within the next decade, the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees r
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