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Law enforcement in Minot, N.D., about 85 kilometres south of the U.S.-Canada border, say they’re happy that Canada is ramping up security measures to limit the flow of drugs between the two countries. CBC | World News
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U.S. Justice Department asks judge to toss corruption case against NYC mayor
The U.S. Justice Department asked a court Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with a top official from Washington intervening after federal prosecutors in Manhattan rebuffed his demands to drop the case and some quit in protest. CBC | World News
Read More »The U.S. wants minerals. Ukraine wants military support. Can they strike a deal?
How much trust should Kyiv put in a Donald Trump-led White House to provide U.S. backing for Ukraine’s fight against Russia in exchange for access to rare earth minerals? Ukraine may not have much choice in the matter, with Washington’s support remaining critical after three years of all-out war. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. defence secretary dismisses Ukraine’s NATO bid as Russia rejects territory swap
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia will never discuss trading the Ukrainian territory it holds, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly suggested. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. star Shiffrin struggling with PTSD after crash, won’t defend giant slalom title at ski worlds
Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the skiing world championships. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Injured Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss 4 Nations for U.S.
The United States will not have star defenceman Quinn Hughes in the lineup at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. The Vancouver Canucks captain has been ruled out of the competition due to an undisclosed injury. CBC | Sports News
Read More »China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports now in effect
Shortly after tariffs on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Tuesday, China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent on imports of U.S. coal and LNG and 10% per cent for crude oil as well as on farm equipment and some autos, which are now in effect. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian women’s hockey team beats U.S. to clinch 3rd straight Rivalry Series title
The Canadian women’s hockey team defeats the United States 3-1 in the deciding game of the Rivalry Series. Jennifer Gardiner’s goal in the third period was the game-winning goal to clinch the series 3-2. CBC | Sports News
Read More »U.S. edges Canada in a shootout to even Rivalry Series
Gwyneth Philips was a standout for the United States in levelling the women’s hockey Rivalry Series against Canada. The 25-year-old stopped 31 of 32 shots in regulation and wasn’t beaten in a shootout in a 2-1 win for the U.S. in Halifax on Thursday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Flu season intense in U.S., on the rise in Canada, reports say
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. CBC | World News
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