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New York woman who duped investors, funneled money to 2017 Trump fundraiser pleads guilty

New York woman who duped investors, funneled money to 2017 Trump fundraiser pleads guilty

A New York businesswoman has pleaded guilty in connection with a financial scheme that ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen money into U.S.
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Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau was spotted in the crowd at Katy Perry’s concert in Montreal on Wednesday night, days after duo dined together in the city.
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All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore

All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore

WASHINGTON (AP) — Imagine getting the day off work for Donald Trump's birthday. Receiving a $100 bill with Trump's portrait on it. Touching down at Donald J. Trump International Airport near the nation's capital. And taking in a show at the Donald J.
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Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll

Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll

TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have enough information or needed more to cast their ballot in the last federal election.
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Trump's latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so far

Trump's latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so far

NEW YORK (AP) — The clock is ticking closer to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline of Aug 1.
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to take first trip to Israel since her father became ambassador

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to take first trip to Israel since her father became ambassador

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is traveling next week on a trade mission to Israel , her first visit since her father Mike Huckabee was named U.S. ambassador there.
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Newfoundlanders who fled cod moratorium are returning — and creating a housing crunch

Newfoundlanders who fled cod moratorium are returning — and creating a housing crunch

NEW-WES-VALLEY — The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.
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Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.
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Trump calls GOP's Hawley 'second tier' senator after bill to ban stock trades in government advances

Trump calls GOP's Hawley 'second tier' senator after bill to ban stock trades in government advances

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out at Sen.
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Senate rejects bid to halt sale of bombs and rifles to Israel, but Democratic opposition grows

Senate rejects bid to halt sale of bombs and rifles to Israel, but Democratic opposition grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday from Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of U.S.
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