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Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life in prison for plot on FBI

An American military veteran was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for plotting to attack an FBI office and assassinate law enforcement officers in retaliation for his arrest on charges that he was part of the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, court records show. Edward Kelley …

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Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging

A crucial archaeological site in Saskatchewan has become a target for illegal scavenging. Âsowanânihk, which means “a place to cross” in Cree, is located near Prince Albert and is estimated to be around 11,000 years old. It holds a wealth of evidence of Indigenous settlements that likely existed there. A local ambassador for the site says national …

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Several people missing after fire, explosion level California fireworks facility

Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion levelled a commercial fireworks facility in rural northern California, authorities said on Wednesday. Aerial footage from local news media showed the large, warehouse-like building blown to pieces Tuesday evening in an enormous, thundering fireball that rocked a wide area around …

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Canada’s trade deficit narrowed to $5.9B in May, but impacts of trade war continue

Canada’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $5.9 billion in May, according to data from Statistics Canada, after hitting a record high in April. The country’s exports rose by 1.1 per cent, after falling steeply by 11 per cent the month prior. It also marked the first increase in exports in four months. …

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The Dalai Lama has shared plans for his succession. China has other ideas

It was news that many Tibetan Buddhists had been anxiously waiting for, as the Dalai Lama gathered his senior monks in Dharamshala, the Himalayan Indian town where he has lived in exile for decades: a clear plan for his succession. In a pre-recorded video message, the Dalai Lama, who will turn 90 …

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Operations back to normal after multiple Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Operations are back to normal after multiple Canadian airports faced bomb threats on Thursday morning that grounded flights and were expected to cause widespread delays, according to air traffic control manager Nav Canada. In a statement posted to X at 11 a.m. ET, Nav Canada commended its employees and law …

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Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota, his brother killed in car accident

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that the 28-year-old Jota and his 25-year-old brother, Andre …

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Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.

Nissan is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada and another 444,000 in the United States due to a bearing issue that could lead to engine damage or failure.  In Canada, the recall affects 37,837 vehicles, including the Nissan Rogue and Altima and the Infiniti models QX50 and QX55.  The company …

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Militarized Gaza aid system shows Israel’s continued use of starvation as weapon of war, Amnesty report says

A new Amnesty International report says the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation — a controversial U.S.- and Israel-backed group that took over aid distribution in the territory more than a month ago — uses a militarized aid mechanism that enables Israel to use starvation as a weapon of war and inflict genocide against Palestinians. The report published Thursday points …

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New charge laid against Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler last month

The mother of a toddler who was missing for more than three days last month is facing a second charge in connection with the disappearance of her daughter.  The mother, who cannot be identified because of a publication ban that protects the identity of her daughter, had previously been charged …

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