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The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection.
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Backcountry skier killed in avalanche near Golden, B.C.

Backcountry skier killed in avalanche near Golden, B.C.

A backcountry skier in B.C. has been killed in an avalanche near the community of Golden. The RCMP says two men were reported unaccounted for at 10 p.m. Monday night, and had not been heard from since 5:30 p.m.
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Vancouver Canucks ink winger Drew O'Connor to two-year extension

Vancouver Canucks ink winger Drew O'Connor to two-year extension

VANCOUVER — A big decision loomed over Drew O'Connor's vacation last week. Like many NHL players, the Vancouver Canucks winger took advantage of a break in the league's schedule.
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Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that included a plan to poison his successor and current
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Incumbent Wisconsin schools leader and GOP-backed challenger advance in primary

Incumbent Wisconsin schools leader and GOP-backed challenger advance in primary

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic-backed incumbent state schools leader will face a Republican-supported challenger after both advanced in Tuesday’s three-person primary .
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Man who attacked Japan's ex-Prime Minister Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years, reports say

Man who attacked Japan's ex-Prime Minister Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years, reports say

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Wednesday convicted a man who threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a 2023 campaign event, sentencing him to 10 years in prison, according to local media reports.
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2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche

2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche

BEND, Ore. (AP) — An avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains has killed two backcountry skiers, authorities said Tuesday.
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AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

MONTREAL — Montreal-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis is on solid enough financial footing to resume acquisitions, its CEO said Tuesday, after the company announced it had made a US$300-million deal to expand its footprint in the western United Sta
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With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
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Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.
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