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July 4, 2025
Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion
Investigators have located human remains following an explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse, Yolo County said in a statemen...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation’s top storm-related killer
The monstrous, swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of west-central Texas Friday, killing at least 13 and leaving nearly t...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Texas families plead for information on more than 20 girls missing from summer camp after floods
Texas parents frantically posted photos of their young daughters on social media with pleas for information as more than 20 campers from an...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Photos of protests and celebrations mark a different Fourth of July for many Americans
The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Police investigating ‘disturbing’ vandalism of Pride crosswalk in rural Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - Police say someone has vandalized a Pride crosswalk in the rural Newfoundland community of Botwood.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Canadian Dental Care Plan leaves dentists and patients facing uncovered costs
People trying to access the program and dentistry professionals say a federal program to cover dental care costs is leaving patients on the...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Conviction upheld for Edmonton man who used scissors to kill 7-year-old girl
EDMONTON - An Edmonton man has failed to overturn a murder conviction he received two years ago for stabbing a girl to death with scissors.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
‘Lit that fire again’: Toews grateful, excited to play after signing with Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Jonathan Toews is officially back.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Brazilian hiker buried after fatal fall from Indonesian volcano
NITEROI, Brazil (AP) — A Brazilian hiker who died after falling from the ridge of a volcano in Indonesia was buried on Friday in Rio de Jane...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Kinew says cabinet minister who complained about sign-language interpreter will stay
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a cabinet minister who complained about a sign-language interpreter will stay on in her role as m...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Stranded man plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail
There’s been an unusual addition to a wildfire fight in steep terrain burning near Hope, B.C.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Teen dies after being found unconscious on top of a New York City subway train
NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager found unconscious on top of a New York City subway train early Friday morning has died.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Photos show revelers and competitors alike savoring a July Fourth hot dog eating contest
CONEY ISLAND, New York (AP) — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot do...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Judge briefly blocks immigrants’ deportation to South Sudan after Supreme Court cleared the way
A federal judge on Friday briefly halted deportations of eight immigrants to war-torn South Sudan, sending the case to another judge, in Bos...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Judge briefly blocks immigrants’ deportation to South Sudan, but legal path eventually cleared
Despite a federal judge briefly halting deportations of eight immigrants to war-torn South Sudan, he and a second judge eventually cleared t...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Judge blocks immigrants’ deportation to South Sudan one day after Supreme Court clears the way
A federal judge on Friday temporarily halted deportations of eight immigrants to war-torn South Sudan the day after the Supreme Court greenl...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
U.S. President Trump spotted golfing with Canadian baseball hall of famer on Fourth of July
Canadian baseball icon Larry Walker posted a photo on X of him and Donald Trump — wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat — on a golf cours...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump spotted golfing with Canadian baseball Hall of Famer on fourth of July
Canadian baseball icon Larry Walker posted a photo on X of him and Donald Trump — wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat — on a golf cours...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Baseball Hall of Famer and Canadian Larry Walker poses on golf course with Trump on U.S. Independence Day
Canadian baseball icon Larry Walker posted a photo on X of him and Donald Trump — wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat — on a golf cours...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Justice minister wants answers on removal of Saskatchewan’s top Mountie
REGINA - Saskatchewan's justice minister says he wants answers on why the RCMP's commanding officer in the province was abruptly removed.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
B.C. funds more policing as hate crimes rose by 23 per cent between 2022 to 2023
Hate aimed at religion, sexual orientation and race or ethnicity has jumped in British Columbia, setting off a funding increase for the RCMP...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Police seek witness as they investigate suspected animal attack on Ontario child
Police say they are looking for a potential witness as they continue to investigate a suspected animal attack in eastern Ontario that left a...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
What the CBC needs: not more money, but real leadership
A veteran TV producer turned author has some advice for the public broadcaster.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
EPA says Trump’s big bill should help in its fight to take back billions in green bank funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sprawling tax and policy bill that passed Congress repeals a multibillion-dollar green bank for financing climate-frie...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
EPA says Trump’s big bill should help in its fight to freeze billions in green bank funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sprawling tax and policy bill that passed Congress repeals a multibillion-dollar green bank for financing climate-frie...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Toronto, GTA under heat warning this weekend — and it might feel hotter than 40 with the humidity
Heat (and humidity) are returning to Toronto this weekend, as the second heat warning of the summer was issued Friday for the region and muc...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after s...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
‘Grand welcome’: Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain
Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Halifax man sentenced to life in prison for killing mother after dispute over video
HALIFAX - A 41-year-old Halifax man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother in a fit of rage last fall.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Europe’s human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption protesters
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Europe's human rights watchdog Friday expressed concern that Serbian authorities were using excessive force and arbi...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
EDMONTON - An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects
COCHRANE - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Botched reports by city staff made snow removal ‘failure’ worse during February’s winter storms, audit finds
A report by the city’s auditor general found ‘field audits’ used to hold snow removal contractors accountable contained errors and omissions...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J says he will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Trump is expected to sign his huge bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House July 4 picnic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to sign his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Trump plans to sign his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to sign his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produc...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produced almo...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented levels’
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Rwanda provided “critical” support to the M23 rebels' recent offensive in eastern Congo, which helped secure Kigali's...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Wildfire prompts second evacuation of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba
LYNN LAKE - The 600 residents of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba are being told to leave town for the second time this year due to wildfires.
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Mexico President Sheinbaum hopes deported boxer Chávez Jr. will serve time in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that Mexico hadn't previously arrested boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. on a 2...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Multiple deaths reported in New Jersey and Texas after strong thunderstorms
Residents in parts of the U.S. as far flung as New Jersey and Texas were contending with the devastating effects of heavy rain and thunderst...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
At least 3 dead in New Jersey after strong thunderstorms sweep through the Northeast
PLAINFIELD, NJ (AP) — Some residents in the Northeast were spending their July Fourth holiday cleaning up from strong thunderstorms that swe...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Multiple people dead in Texas and rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities
Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Multiple deaths reported in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities
Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats to conduct resc...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Death and destruction overtake Texas Hill Country in the wake of severe flash flooding
Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday after multiple fatalities were reported from months worth of heavy rain that fell...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving m...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
At least 6 dead and more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding
Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Members of First Nation in northern Ontario to return home after wildfire evacuations
Residents of a First Nation in northern Ontario are set to begin returning home today after a wildfire threatened the community early last m...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025
Military police investigating Facebook page filled with racism, misogyny
OTTAWA - Military police say they have reopened an investigation into a Facebook group the Canadian Army's commanding officer describes as "...
The Toronto Star
July 4, 2025