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The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds

The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds

The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to find ways to get them despite bans and restrictions in many states, according to a report out Monday.
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Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman will take on the role of top negotiator for Canada as the country seeks a new trade and security pact with the Donald Trump administration.
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Ontario proposes to weaken impending new recycling rules over costs to producers

Ontario proposes to weaken impending new recycling rules over costs to producers

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is proposing to weaken an impending slate of new recycling rules because producers of the materials said the system is getting too expensive.
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Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel and the war in Gaza after release from detention

Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel and the war in Gaza after release from detention

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A Palestinian activist who was detained for more than three months pushed his infant son’s stroller with one hand and cheered as he was welcomed home Saturday by supporters including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
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Judge will order Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release before trial, but ICE plans to detain him

Judge will order Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release before trial, but ICE plans to detain him

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm

Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called for de-escalation on Sunday after the United States carried out strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites earlier in the day. Carney issued a social media post shortly before 8 a.m. Eastern saying the U.S.
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Gov. Shapiro champions Pa. sports scene at Pocono, will work with NFL teams on stadium needs

Gov. Shapiro champions Pa. sports scene at Pocono, will work with NFL teams on stadium needs

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov.
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Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture

Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will get a fresh look at national inflation figures this week — a picture that's been particularly murky as of late amid tax changes and trade wars.
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Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year said it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process.
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John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of 'good humour and grace'

John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of 'good humour and grace'

OTTAWA — John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirmed on Sunday. A statement said McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by family.
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