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Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has named quantum technologies as a priority topic for the G7 meeting in Kananaskis — placing the nascent tech centre stage at the summit for the first time.
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Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

EDMONTON — Alberta's government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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US military parade has global counterparts in democracies, monarchies and totalitarian regimes

US military parade has global counterparts in democracies, monarchies and totalitarian regimes

The military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in U.S. history.
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Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to assault key facilities and kill top generals an
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Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies

Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city while communities across the country prepped for what’s anticipated to be a nationw
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Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand

Canada condemns Iran's attack on Israel, calls for de-escalation: Anand

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning an Iranian attack on Israel after a barrage of long-range missiles was launched at Tel Aviv in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Iran.
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Minnesota's election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

Minnesota's election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two people have been charged with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud in a case that shows Minnesota's election safeguards work and prevented anyone from voting illegally, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Friday.
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Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail

Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge blocked New York City’s mayor from letting federal immigration authorities reopen an office at the city’s main jail, in part because of concerns the mayor invited them back in as part of a deal with the Trump administration to
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The Latest: Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests and rallies planned for Saturday over Trump’s policies

The Latest: Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests and rallies planned for Saturday over Trump’s policies

Rallies against President Donald Trump are expected across the U.S. on Saturday to coincide with the military parade in Washington marking the Army’s 250th anniversary , which also falls on Trump’s birthday .
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Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Arizona's most populous county

Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Arizona's most populous county

PHOENIX (AP) — The top elections official in one of the nation’s most pivotal swing counties is suing the Maricopa County governing board over allegations that it's attempting to gain more control over how elections are administered.
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