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Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say

Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted Friday on bribery charges after an investigation that turned up $100,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in hidden cash at their home, prosecutors said.
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Bulgaria to purchase US Stryker combat vehicles and related equipment

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government has approved the purchase of U.S.-made Stryker combat vehicles to modernize the country’s land forces and bring them in line with NATO standards.
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Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton leaving government for private sector

Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton leaving government for private sector

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford lost a third cabinet minister in as many weeks Friday, with top performer Monte McNaughton resigning as labour minister to work in the private sector.
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A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri

A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A longshot candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent “Freedom Fest” event outside St. Louis as no big deal.
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With the future of AM unclear, a look back at the powerful role radio plays in baseball history

With the future of AM unclear, a look back at the powerful role radio plays in baseball history

NEW YORK (AP) — Growing up in the Boston suburbs, Suzyn Waldman fell madly in love with two things: baseball and Broadway shows. During the 1950s and '60s, the long arm of AM radio brought both into her home.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says her husband has lung cancer

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says her husband has lung cancer

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The husband of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the governor's office announced Thursday.
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Massachusetts has a huge waitlist for state-funded housing. So why are 2,300 units vacant?

Massachusetts has a huge waitlist for state-funded housing. So why are 2,300 units vacant?

Deb Libby is running out of time to find a place to live. Libby, 56, moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, four years ago, in part to be closer to the doctors treating her for pancreatic cancer.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to address Parliament Friday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to address Parliament Friday

OTTAWA — The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada, he was a relatively unknown leader fresh off an election win, focused on his showcasing his country's efforts to make democratic reform and integrate with Europe.
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'Freedom Convoy' trial resumes with questions for mayor's chief of staff

'Freedom Convoy' trial resumes with questions for mayor's chief of staff

OTTAWA — The chief of staff for former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson is expected to continue his testimony in the trial of two "Freedom Convoy" protest organizers today before the court takes a two-week break.
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First Nations in northern Ontario seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

First Nations in northern Ontario seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion for the Crown's failure to honour a 173-year-old treaty promise, while the federal and provincial
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