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July 4, 2025
Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's thinking of staging a UFC match on the White House grounds with upwar...
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July 4, 2025
North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas and is in Sou...
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July 4, 2025
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo edi...
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July 4, 2025
Woman, four children aged 9 to 12 in hospital following two-vehicle crash in Mississauga
The woman and children were travelling in a red Honda Civic when they collided with a black Range Rover that police believe was speeding.
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July 4, 2025
El Salvador President Bukele denies beating and torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in prison
MEXICO CITY (AP) — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele cast aside allegations that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was beaten and subject to psychologic...
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July 4, 2025
Missouri judge again blocks many of the state’s anti-abortion laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge blocked many of the state's abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction...
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July 3, 2025
Julio César Chávez Jr.’s boxing career in photos, amid arrest by US immigration agents
Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, federal...
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July 3, 2025
Honduran family freed from detention after lawsuit against ICE courthouse arrests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A mother and her two young children from Honduras who had filed what was believed to be the first lawsuit involving chi...
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July 3, 2025
‘It’s such a tragedy’: Police investigating after two men found dead in Scarborough home
Investigators say they located the two deceased men in the Birchmount Road and Chelwood Road area Wednesday evening.
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July 3, 2025
‘Without a soul’: Gunmen, driver get six life sentences each for mass shooting that killed Toronto boy Dante Andreatta, 12
Dante Andreatta was hit by a stray bullet while walking with his mom in the middle of a Saturday afternoon.
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July 3, 2025
Driver rescued from flipped vehicle after 24 hours down Yukon highway embankment
MAYO, YUKON - Yukon RCMP are thanking a sharp-eyed highway worker who spotted a vehicle that slid down a steep embankment, trapping the driv...
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July 3, 2025
British Columbia News
News about British Columbia from The Star, Canada’s leading source for local & national news. Visit thestar.com for news that matter to Cana...
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July 3, 2025
Woman, four children in hospital following two-vehicle crash in Mississauga
Several people were taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition. A person in one of the cars involved ran from the scene, police...
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July 3, 2025
Alabama sets nitrogen execution for man convicted of killing store clerk during 1997 robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has scheduled a September execution by nitrogen gas for a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk...
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July 3, 2025
How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era...
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July 3, 2025
Guilty plea doesn’t end quest for more details in Idaho college student slayings
With a series of “yes” replies to a judge, a man accused of killing four Idaho college students pleaded guilty in exchange for life in priso...
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July 3, 2025
Guilty plea by Kohberger doesn’t end quest for more details in Idaho college student slayings
With a series of “yes” replies to a judge, a man accused of killing four Idaho college students pleaded guilty in exchange for life in priso...
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July 3, 2025
Confederacy group sues Georgia park for planning an exhibit on slavery and segregation
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia chapter of a Confederacy group filed a lawsuit this week against a state park with the largest Confed...
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July 3, 2025
Motorcyclist dead in hospital after collision with pickup truck driver
Toronto police said the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries but ultimately succumbed to them.
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July 3, 2025
Photo highlights from the first and second rounds of Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases highlights from the first and second rounds of Wimbledon.
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July 3, 2025
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card applicati...
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July 3, 2025
The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists
June 27-July 3
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July 3, 2025
MAGA faithful cheer Trump for pausing Ukraine weapons after bristling at Iran strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is getting praise from his most ardent supporters for withholding some weapons from Ukraine after t...
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July 3, 2025
B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY - RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say two suspects have been arrested in their investigation into extortion that has targeted the South Asian b...
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July 3, 2025
CP NewsAlert: B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY - RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say two suspects have been arrested in their investigation into extortion that has targeted the South Asian b...
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July 3, 2025
Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attend...
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July 3, 2025
Two Quebec provincial police officers arrested in alleged sexual assault
MONTREAL - Quebec's police watchdog says it has arrested two provincial police officers for alleged sexual assault dating back to 2022.
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July 3, 2025
Bell Media and former Toronto news presenter settle human rights complaint
TORONTO - A former on-air presenter for CP24 who filed a human rights complaint against Bell Media says she and her former employer have set...
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July 3, 2025
Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bo...
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July 3, 2025
Philadelphia aims to control trash pileups ahead of holiday weekend as city workers strike continues
A strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia stretched into a third day Thursday as trash piled up in some areas and more than 30...
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July 3, 2025
University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of the University of California this week reiterated that student governments are prohibited from financi...
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July 3, 2025
India’s Modi arrives in Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen ties in first official visit
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday for a two-day trip expected to...
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July 3, 2025
US recalls top diplomat in Colombia as tensions with President Petro escalate
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday recalled its top diplomat in Colombia for “urgent consultations” after recent c...
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July 3, 2025
Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban rule in Afghanistan
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized powe...
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July 3, 2025
Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban’s latest rule in Afghanistan
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021.
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July 3, 2025
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
VICTORIA - The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership...
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July 3, 2025
Photos capture the Republicans push to pass Trump tax cuts as opposition fails
WASHINGTON (AP) — The past week has seen Republicans on Capitol Hill working to pass President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”...
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July 3, 2025
Photos of Madrid’s high heel race where runners braved the heat for Pride Week
Runners sporting heels of at least 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) competed in Madrid's annual high heel race during Pride Week. Despite the hea...
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July 3, 2025
EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday put on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a “declaration of dissent” with its pol...
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July 3, 2025
Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly
In a matter of days, an isolated training airport in the Everglades where endangered Florida panthers roam became a sprawling immigration ce...
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July 3, 2025
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey steps down from legislature
ST. JOHN'S - Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey has stepped down from his seat in the legislature.
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July 3, 2025
Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisis
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Thursday issued a landmark advisory opinion linking governments’ human r...
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July 3, 2025
What’s in Trump’s big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law
At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new m...
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July 3, 2025
Cameroon’s president, the world’s oldest, likely faces election challenge from close allies
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s longtime President Paul Biya is gearing up for a likely election challenge from two of his closest allie...
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July 3, 2025
Tennessee death row inmate makes last-ditch effort to prevent Aug. 5 execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate have launched a last-ditch effort to prevent his Aug. 5 execution.
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July 3, 2025
Top Democrats in Georgia governor’s race each raise $1.1M
ATLANTA (AP) — The two leading Democrats running for Georgia governor in 2026 each say they have collected $1.1 million in early fundraising...
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July 3, 2025
Human rights complaint against Bell Media has been resolved, ex-CP24 personality Patricia Jaggernauth says
Patricia Jaggernauth said in an Instagram post that the matter has been resolved “to the mutual satisfaction” of her and Bell Media.
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July 3, 2025
Joe Giordano, surgeon who helped save President Reagan’s life after assassination attempt, has died
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Joseph Giordano, a surgeon who played a central role in saving President Ronald Reagan’s life after an assassination a...
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July 3, 2025
Oklahoma doctor accused of killing young daughter and faking a drowning at Florida rental home
An Oklahoma medical doctor is accused of traveling to South Florida and staging the death of her 4-year-old daughter to make it appear the c...
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July 3, 2025