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Having led Canada to the semifinals of the Copa America, coach Jesse Marsch said he didn’t need success to prove his ability after he was fired by Leeds and snubbed by the U.S. Soccer Federation. CBC | Sports News
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Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?
Did the U.S. Supreme Court really just give presidents dictatorial rights to murder their political opponents? Liberal justices argued that’s the shocking possibility following the court’s ruling on Trump’s immunity case. CBC News asked constitutional scholars, who said though it’s technically true, it will never happen in practice. CBC | World News
Read More »World swimming federation confirms U.S. federal probe into Chinese athletes’ doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet could continue competing. CBC | World News
Read More »Years-long visa backlog in U.S. sees some paying hundreds of dollars for faster access
Thousands of people living in Canada are facing U.S. visa wait times that could run as long as two years. That’s generated many schemes online that claim to help people jump the queue — but in some cases has scammed people out of their money entirely. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. bounced from Copa America in group stage following loss to unbeaten Uruguay
Uruguay defender Mathias Olivera scored to steer his side into the Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over hosts United States, who were knocked out after finishing third in Group C. CBC | Sports News
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court says Trump, ex-presidents have some immunity from prosecution
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, dimming prospects the former president could be tried before the Nov. 5 election. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court limits Jan. 6 obstruction charge, potentially affecting Trump case
The U.S. Supreme Court gave a boost on Friday to a Pennsylvania man who challenged an obstruction charge brought against him concerning the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. It’s a ruling that has potential implications for the federal criminal case against Donald Trump for trying to undo his 2020 election loss. CBC | World News
Read More »Biden’s debate disaster: U.S. President freezes up against Trump
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Read More »Biden repeatedly stumbles, Trump doubles down on falsehoods during U.S. presidential debate
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Read More »U.S. Supreme Court decision rejects Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, leaving victims in limbo
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. CBC | World News
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