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Supreme Court rejects Quebec woman's attempt to sue comedian who mocked her son

Supreme Court rejects Quebec woman's attempt to sue comedian who mocked her son

MONTREAL — Canada's highest court has put an end to a 12-year legal saga that pitted comedian Mike Ward against the family of a disabled Quebec singer whom he mocked in his routines.
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New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way

New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado risks arrest by joining anti-government protests

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado risks arrest by joining anti-government protests

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday left her hideout for the first time in months, risking arrest as anti-government protesters made a last-ditch attempt to stop President Nicolás Maduro from being
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Backbench Ottawa MP Chandra Arya to run for Liberal leadership

Backbench Ottawa MP Chandra Arya to run for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Ontario MP Chandra Arya is the second Liberal to announce he wants to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal party.
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Balancing act: Board OKs attendance area review for new Oro-Medonte school

Balancing act: Board OKs attendance area review for new Oro-Medonte school

Official says three new schools — including one in Craighurst and two in Midhurst — will be required in the 'near- to mid-term' to handle growth
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Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation

Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control.
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Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 battery in Quebec

Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 battery in Quebec

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has ruled against a real estate development company that wanted the heritage status removed for First World War fortifications overlooking the St. Lawrence River east of Quebec City.
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More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war , Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict.
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Abortion restrictions are struck down by New Mexico Supreme Court

Abortion restrictions are struck down by New Mexico Supreme Court

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general.
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More than 80,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2024, new report finds

More than 80,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2024, new report finds

TORONTO — More than 80,000 people in Ontario were homeless last year, a new report from the province's municipalities shows in what is the clearest picture of the issue to date.
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