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Jury begins deliberating in federal case against Trump ally

Jury begins deliberating in federal case against Trump ally

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury started deliberating Wednesday at the federal trial of a Donald Trump loyalist accused of using his access to the Republican former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates.
Paris court sentences Liberian ex-rebel to life in prison

Paris court sentences Liberian ex-rebel to life in prison

PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Wednesday found a former Liberian rebel guilty of torture, acts of barbarism and complicity in crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war almost 30 years ago, sentencing him to life in prison.
Louisiana congressional candidate touts Trump endorsement

Louisiana congressional candidate touts Trump endorsement

BATON ROUGE (AP) — With less than a week to go until midterm elections, U.S. Rep Clay Higgins touted a recorded message from Donald Trump Tuesday in which the former President endorsed the Louisiana Republican.
Houston mayor discloses that he had cancer surgery, therapy

Houston mayor discloses that he had cancer surgery, therapy

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed Wednesday that he underwent surgery and six weeks of radiation therapy during the summer for bone cancer in his jaw.
Ontario education workers to strike starting Friday 'until further notice': union

Ontario education workers to strike starting Friday 'until further notice': union

TORONTO — A union representing 55,000 Ontario education workers has indicated that a strike planned for Friday will continue indefinitely, potentiallyclosing many schools across the province, but the government is refusing to negotiate further unless
Italy's right-wing government slammed for anti-rave decree

Italy's right-wing government slammed for anti-rave decree

MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended her government against criticism that a decree banning rave parties could be used to clamp down on sit-ins and other forms of protest while a march by thousands of fascist sympathizers
From senate to sideline: Brown named high school hoops coach

From senate to sideline: Brown named high school hoops coach

Long before Scott Brown became a Massachusetts state lawmaker, a U.S senator, an ambassador and a law school dean, he coached basketball. Now he's come full circle.
Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ethiopia’s warring sides agreed Wednesday to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a conflict believed to have killed hundreds of thousands, but enormous challenges lie ahead, including getting all parties to lay down
Legault says Quebec can't take in more immigrants, after feds set 500K target by 2025

Legault says Quebec can't take in more immigrants, after feds set 500K target by 2025

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is maintaining that the province cannot accept more than 50,000 immigrants a year despite Ottawa's plans to significantly raise the country's immigration levels.
N.S. caregivers participating in study hope research helps reveal their struggles

N.S. caregivers participating in study hope research helps reveal their struggles

HALIFAX — Lesley McGill says being the main caregiver to her son and to her mother was a massive task, made harder by struggles to find financial aid and moments to rest.