1 hour ago Child killed after being hit by starting gate at horse race in New Brunswick

The horse racing commission in Atlantic Canada said the event happened on June 14 at Woodstock Raceway in New Brunswick and confirmed the child's death.

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4 h. ago Spaniards turn water guns on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Protesters used water guns against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe is fueling a housing crunch and erasing the character of their hometowns. The marches were part of the first coordinated […]

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13 h. ago Trump Says Israel, Iran May Need to ‘Fight It Out’ Before Deal

President Donald Trump said he believed it’s possible Israel and Iran could reach an agreement to end their conflict, though the two sides may need to continue fighting before they’re ready to broker a peace deal.

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15 h. ago Protester shot and killed at ’No Kings’ rally in Utah, police say

A demonstrator was shot and killed at Salt Lake City’s “No Kings” protest when a man believed to be part of the event’s peacekeeping team fired at another man allegedly aiming a rifle at protesters, authorities said Sunday. Police took the alleged rifleman, Arturo Gamboa, 24, into custody Saturday evening on a murder charge, Salt […]

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16 h. ago ELDER: Damage continues on anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Part 2 

In dealing with anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, the city’s police chief described his force as “overwhelmed” by the protesters and rioters. The city, as is the case with many of America’s other large cities, suffers from inadequate manpower. The size of the LAPD is the smallest in 20 years. The George Floyd protest/riots-inspired “cops-are-out-to-get blacks” […]

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18 h. ago Spaniards squirt water guns at foreigners in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest overtourism

BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe is fueling a housing crunch and erasing the character of their hometowns. The marches were part of a coordinated effort by […]

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19 h. ago Michigan couple, believing prayer would cure baby, gets at least 20 years for child’s death

A religious Michigan couple were each sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of their baby girl after they chose prayer over urgent medical care. A jury found Joshua Piland, 44, and Rachel Piland, 38, guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse following a trial in March, ending an eight-year […]

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19 h. ago Calgary police investigate suspicious death downtown on Saturday

The Calgary police homicide unit was called to investigate after a woman was reported in distress in downtown Calgary Saturday evening. She was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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32 h. ago Chicken Caesar wraps making major comeback in Toronto and people are obsessed

Chicken Caesar wraps are having a real moment in Toronto right now, and the city's residents could not be more excited about it.I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I do pride myself on having a particularly adventurous palate. Whether it's slimy, briny, earthy, mushy, crunchy or spicy, I'll try it and, more often than not, can get behind it.With that said, there's something undeniably magical about the simple perfection of the almighty Chicken Caesar wrap that's kept it an immovable entry on my death row meal lineup for as long as I can remember.One small problem: for the longest time, the bastardized quasi-Italian delights were nearly impossible to find in the city. You'd think something so widely adored would be a staple on every menu from Scarborough to Etobicoke, but, as I learned while in the depths of some particularly severe cravings, that's just not the case.Maybe it's because they're 'kid food.' I don't care. I want Caes...

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32 h. ago Stunning $5.5 million Toronto mansion looks like it could double as an art gallery

While normally I don't believe in love at first sight, this Toronto house at 12 Misty Cres. had me at "hello."This bold, 5,000-square-foot modern masterpiece is serving next-level luxury, and honestly, it's just really, really pretty.With its striking architectural lines, soaring ceilings, private elevator, and fully integrated indoor-outdoor living, it's less "house" and more "art installation you can live in."The foyer. The pared-down interiors are ideal for showcasing a serious art collection, with expansive walls that make the space feel more like a gallery than a home.The dining room. Listed for serious design lovers, this fully renovated mansion doesn't hold back.The living room. You’re greeted by a grand foyer that flows into a massive living room with double-height ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling window that's straight-up cinematic.The balcony. It opens onto a sprawling balcony in the treetops &...

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34 h. ago Player grades: Florida Panthers dead puck Edmonton Oilers to death in 5

After four high-flying games in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers played their best smothering, dead puck game, throttling the Edmonton Oilers at most every turn in a 5-2 win. It was the lowest event hockey game of the year for Edmonton, hardly any Grade A shots at all. One big difference in the […]

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39 h. ago U.K. to hold national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse

LONDON — The British government announced Saturday it will hold a national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse, something it has long been pressured to do by opposition politicians — and Elon Musk. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would accept a recommendation from an independent reviewer for a judge-led inquiry with the power to […]

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45 h. ago Two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes in a targeted attack, officials say

Investigators believe suspect may have been posing as a law enforcement officer

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45 h. ago Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: Two lawmakers shot, one killed, in politically targeted shooting

Investigators believe suspect may have been posing as a law enforcement officer

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45 h. ago Police search for gunman who shot 2 Minnesota state lawmakers, killing 1

Police have recovered writings that mentioned the names of multiple lawmakers and other officials in the fake police car they believe a suspect used in the shooting.

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45 h. ago Death toll in Air India crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

AHMEDABAD, India —  Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college hostel in a residential […]

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47 h. ago Rescuers still pulling bodies out of the water as death toll in South Africa floods reaches 86

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has risen to 86, the police minister said Saturday as rescuers continued to retrieve bodies from the floodwater. Senzo Mchunu, the country’s top law enforcement official, spoke to police rescue teams that have been searching for missing people […]

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50 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Selfish grandmother has consistently shown her true colours

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could never understand, she didn’t enjoy my children when they were growing up and didn’t connect deeply with them. She once commented to me […]

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50 h. ago Emma Teitel: Simone Biles was right to call out the bullying of children

It's fine to have a debate about transgender participation in sport, but adults should know better than to pick on innocent kids

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54 h. ago Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college hostel in a […]

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