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Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A new museum devoted to telling the stories of those who have received the nation's highest military honor is opening this coming week in Texas.
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.

Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has died, the Health Ministry said. She was 82. Akin died Saturday in a hospital in Istanbul. The cause of death was not specified.
Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptions

Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For over a decade, Adrian Budnick has taken adoption photos of the dogs at Nashville's county animal shelter, but it wasn't until the COVID pandemic that an idea came to her.
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years.
James Monroe’s Oak Hill estate has historic roots. Some hope to preserve it as a Virginia park

James Monroe’s Oak Hill estate has historic roots. Some hope to preserve it as a Virginia park

ALDIE, Va. (AP) — The room where President James Monroe crafted part of his famed doctrine exudes a quiet, stately atmosphere.
A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

ROME (AP) — The Trevi Fountain , arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to Netflix’s “Emily in Paris.
Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

OTTAWA — Canada's new prime minister and its premiers agreed Friday to pursue plans to move more energy across the country, tear down internal trade barriers and build big projects faster.
Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech

Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected — but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets.