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Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

BOSTON — Canada defeated its archrival the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in what was an emotionally-charged affair for players and fans alike.
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American fans lightly boo 'O Canada' before 4 Nations Face-Off title game

American fans lightly boo 'O Canada' before 4 Nations Face-Off title game

BOSTON (AP) — While the American fans lightly booed “O Canada” on Thursday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, the Canadian singer ad libbed new lyrics as a response to President Donald Trump's chatter about turning the country into th
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What's next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

What's next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a state of legal and political purgatory.
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Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor

Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor

EDMONTON — The former head of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith's latest finger pointing at the province's front-line health agency has created a "draconian" chill among workers. Dr.
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New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall

New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov.
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The Latest: Judge declines to halt Trump administration's federal workers layoffs

The Latest: Judge declines to halt Trump administration's federal workers layoffs

A federal judge on Thursday refused to temporarily block the Trump administration’s mass layoff of federal workers while a lawsuit brought by five unions moves forward. U.S.
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Trump administration is flouting an order to temporarily lift a freeze on foreign aid, judge says

Trump administration is flouting an order to temporarily lift a freeze on foreign aid, judge says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has kept withholding foreign aid despite a court order and must at least temporarily restore the funding to programs worldwide , a federal judge said Thursday. Judge Amir H.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
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Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Tiger Woods joined PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott in a second White House meeting Thursday with President Donald Trump, another sign the sport is moving rapidly toward ending the division brought on by Saudi-funded L
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IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say

IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers beginning this week likely mean the end of the agency's plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections, experts say.
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