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Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion and stretches a 3-month losing streak

Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion and stretches a 3-month losing streak

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the six numbers drawn Monday night, continuing a three-month winless streak for the top prize .
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Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media.
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Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it

Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — When Efua, a 25-year-old fashion designer and single mother in Ghana, became pregnant last year, she sought an abortion at a health clinic but worried the procedure might be illegal.
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On French Riviera hillsides, the once-dominant Menton lemon gets squeezed by development

On French Riviera hillsides, the once-dominant Menton lemon gets squeezed by development

MENTON, France (AP) — When the French Riviera town of Menton prepares to host its lemon festival each year, it assembles more than 140 tons of citrus to build the ornate floats and showy park displays that attract thousands to the Fete du Citron .
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Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty

Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond on Monday in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than $454 million he owes and preventing the state from seizing his assets to satisfy the debt while he appeals , accor
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Music Review: Vampire Weekend's frenetic, challenging 'Only God Was Above Us' is an ode to New York

Music Review: Vampire Weekend's frenetic, challenging 'Only God Was Above Us' is an ode to New York

American rock band Vampire Weekend returns with their most challenging record to date, the frenetic “Only God Was Above Us.” It's like a musical shot of adrenaline. But its rewards are worth working to discover.
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Ballard shares up after signing largest order ever with European bus maker Solaris

Ballard shares up after signing largest order ever with European bus maker Solaris

VANCOUVER — Shares of Ballard Power Systems were up more than 18 per cent after it announced a long-term supply agreement with European bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach that it called its largest order ever for fuel cell engines.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Mondayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,185.25, up 18.22): Toronto-Dominion Bank (The). (TSX:TD). Financials. Up one cent, or 0.01 per cent, to $81.76 on 12.4 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain

S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain

Canada's main stock index edged slightly higher to a new record close Monday, helped by commodity price gains that lifted the energy and mining sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index inched up 18.
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Barbara Rush, actor who co-starred with Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman among others, dies at 97

Barbara Rush, actor who co-starred with Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman among others, dies at 97

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barbara Rush, a popular leading actor in the 1950 and 1960s who co-starred with Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman and other top film performers and later had a thriving TV career, has died. She was 97.
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