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Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

MONTREAL — Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope or helping to put rovers on Mars say they can in some way thank Marc Garneau, who left an enduring legacy both as an astronaut
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As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time — but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade.
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Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts

Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts

To attract the brightest minds to America, President Donald Trump proposed a novel idea while campaigning: If elected, he would grant green cards to all foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges.
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Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown

Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown

As President Donald Trump’s administration targets states and local governments for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities , lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are intensifying their resistance by strengthening state laws restricti
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Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

EDMONTON — Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs.
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A Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its grip

A Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its grip

CULPEPER, Va. (AP) — Democratic politics in rural Virginia are not of a bygone era, according to Abigail Spanberger.
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Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and Saskatchewan RCMP charged two people with starting blazes.
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Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events

Digging deep into free-speech precedents in recent American history, a federal appeals panel handed The Associated Press an incremental loss on Friday in its continuing battle with the Trump administration over access by its journalists to cover pres
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Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader

Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired police officer was sentenced on Friday to serve 18 months behind bars for lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the Proud Boys extremist group's former top leader, who was under investigation for b
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US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday.
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