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Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after delay

Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after delay

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel began releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday after eight hostages in the Gaza Strip were freed by militants earlier in the day in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly called the exchange into questio
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Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country's first Ebola outbreak in 2 years

Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country's first Ebola outbreak in 2 years

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola in the first recorded fatality since the country's last outbreak of the disease ended in early 2023, a health official said Thursday.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

WASHINGTON (AP) — A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.
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Funding boost aims to help people 'living rough' find stable housing

Funding boost aims to help people 'living rough' find stable housing

'These types of investments help us to find new, innovative solutions while providing ongoing support and services to those who need us the most,' said county official
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Deadly U.S. mid-air collision no reason to panic about wider safety concerns: expert

Deadly U.S. mid-air collision no reason to panic about wider safety concerns: expert

MONTREAL — The deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic patterns in the area and shouldn't cause wider fears over air safety, says an aviation expert.
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Barrie man facing dozens of charges in Caledon OPP fraud probe

Barrie man facing dozens of charges in Caledon OPP fraud probe

In October 2022, provincial police say business reported fraudulent activity in one of their accounts
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Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.
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Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

TORONTO — Walmart Canada says it will spend $6.5 billion over the next five years as it opens dozens of new stores.
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Man wanted for 2018 shooting that killed Toronto rapper arrested in Alberta

Man wanted for 2018 shooting that killed Toronto rapper arrested in Alberta

Police say a man wanted for murder in a 2018 Toronto shooting that killed an up-and-coming rapper and a 28-year-old man has been arrested in Alberta.
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PC Leader Doug Ford says he'll honour Ontario's electric vehicle commitment

PC Leader Doug Ford says he'll honour Ontario's electric vehicle commitment

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says if re-elected, he will honour the province's commitment to the electric vehicle sector should U.S. President Donald Trump end a subsidy program. Trump has said the U.S.
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