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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American
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Brignone closes in on overall World Cup title with super-G victory near her Italian hometown

Brignone closes in on overall World Cup title with super-G victory near her Italian hometown

LA THUILE, Italy (AP) — Federica Brignone all but locked up the women’s overall World Cup title by winning a super-G on Friday, giving the Italian a near-insurmountable lead in the season standings.
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Joly says Canada is putting 'maximum pressure' on the U.S. to lift tariffs

Joly says Canada is putting 'maximum pressure' on the U.S. to lift tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada will exert "maximum pressure" to get the United States to lift its tariffs and warns that the duties ultimately will hurt Americans.
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Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S.
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Justin Trudeau has resigned as prime minister as Mark Carney gets set to take over

Justin Trudeau has resigned as prime minister as Mark Carney gets set to take over

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau visited Gov. Gen. Mary Simon this morning and formally resigned as prime minister. Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at Rideau Hall at 11 a.m., where he will also reveal his first cabinet.
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Here's the latest as Mark Carney prepares to become Canada's 24th prime minister

Here's the latest as Mark Carney prepares to become Canada's 24th prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events - which also include the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): ——— 10:00 a.m.
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Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link before international court judges in The Hague

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link before international court judges in The Hague

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court , days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to the deadly “ war on drugs ” h
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Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93

Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.
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Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says G7 leaders have "strong unity" on defending Ukraine and would back a ceasefire proposal supported by Ukrainians.
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Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies but Israel expresses immediate doubt

Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies but Israel expresses immediate doubt

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals who had died in captivity.
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