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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
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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
Read More »Biden pardons U.S. veterans convicted of having consensual gay sex
U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex, saying Wednesday that he is “righting an historic wrong” to clear the way for them to regain lost benefits. CBC | World News
Read More »Thursday’s presidential debate: A make-or-break moment in U.S. election?
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Read More »Fugitive wanted by U.S. Marshals for 11 years arrested in N.L.
A man convicted of sexual offences involving a minor in Arizona has been arrested in Newfoundland, after being on the run for more than a decade. CBC | World News
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