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Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and raise debt limit as shutdown nears

Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and raise debt limit as shutdown nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced “success” in coming up with a new plan to fund the government and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, urging Congress to swiftly pass it, with House votes as soon as Th
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Canadian swingman RJ Barrett out for Raptors vs. Nets due to illness

Canadian swingman RJ Barrett out for Raptors vs. Nets due to illness

TORONTO — Canadian swingman RJ Barrett will miss tonight's Toronto Raptors game against the Brooklyn Nets. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., is out with an illness. Backup guard Davion Mitchell is questionable with a right shoulder strain.
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Theodore Tugboat replica refloated after partially sinking at Ontario dock: owner

Theodore Tugboat replica refloated after partially sinking at Ontario dock: owner

The beloved Theodore Tugboat replica that partially sank in St. Catharines, Ont., has been refloated. The boat's owner says the life-size version of the TV character was safely righted on Thursday afternoon, but there is still more work to do.
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Canadian pitcher Soroka, Nationals agree to one-year, $9 million contract

Canadian pitcher Soroka, Nationals agree to one-year, $9 million contract

WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian right-hander Michael Soroka agreed to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season with the Washington Nationals, who are in need of pitching as their rebuild continues and hope the 2019 NL All-Star can show the form he displa
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S&P/TSX suffers triple-digit losses; loonie also slides while U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX suffers triple-digit losses; loonie also slides while U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slumped again on Thursday, dragged lower by losses in sectors like industrials and real estate, while U.S. markets rose a day after one of their worst declines of the year.
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Battalion ink player born in Switzerland

Battalion ink player born in Switzerland

His mother, Fiona McLeod, played professional hockey with Ladies Team Lugano culminating in 2010-11. He lived in the Cayman Islands, birthplace of Battalion twins Andrew and Jacob LeBlanc, as a youngster before moving to Canada when he was seven
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Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty

Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday to face new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring the death penalty if he's convicted.
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Canadian Matt Campbell advances at Paddy Power World Darts Championship

Canadian Matt Campbell advances at Paddy Power World Darts Championship

LONDON — Canadian Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell never trailed but still had to hold off Serbian-Austrian Mensur (The Gentle) Suljovic to win his first-round match Thursday at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. The tournament has a purse of 2.
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Trudeau's 'fixer' Dominic LeBlanc steps up for prime minister in time of crisis

Trudeau's 'fixer' Dominic LeBlanc steps up for prime minister in time of crisis

OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc is helping Justin Trudeau hold the house together even as a growing number of Liberals turn on the prime minister.
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New Brunswick Liberal government reverses changes to school gender identity policy

New Brunswick Liberal government reverses changes to school gender identity policy

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has followed through on a campaign pledge to reverse policy changes by the previous government concerning sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
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