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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federa
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Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death has told investigators how he did it, sheriff says

Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death has told investigators how he did it, sheriff says

GREEN LAKE, Wis.
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Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be 'laborious' for some

Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be 'laborious' for some

A temporary pause on charging the federal sales tax on many items has retailers excited, even though they say preparing for the relief will mean a lot of extra work in a short period of time.
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Plans still in early stages for Indigenous memorial at Timmins park

Plans still in early stages for Indigenous memorial at Timmins park

The city's Indigenous Advisory Committee is starting to brainstorm about what kind of structure will be built
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Middle East latest: ICC seeks to arrest Israeli and Hamas leaders as Gaza war deaths top 44,000

Middle East latest: ICC seeks to arrest Israeli and Hamas leaders as Gaza war deaths top 44,000

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas leader, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who was aggressive in his oversight of cryptocurrencies, will step down from his post on January 20.
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Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?

Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?

The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15.
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Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides in alleged 2022 coup attempt

Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides in alleged 2022 coup attempt

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on charges of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections.
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Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.
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Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies

Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies

Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada's upcoming women's friendlies against Iceland and South Korea.
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