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US-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

Border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said Wednesday, as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinated… Continue Reading

U.S. general: ‘wildfire of terrorism’ on march in Africa

A senior U.S. general warned Friday that the “wildfire of terrorism” is sweeping across a band of Africa and needs the world’s attention… Continue Reading

Searchers comb river after 3 tubers die, 2 disappear at dam

Searchers combed a North Carolina river Friday for two missing tubers after a group on a recreational float went over a dam, resulting in three deaths and four people rescued from the water… Continue Reading

US Catholic bishops OK steps toward possible rebuke of Biden

Supporters of the measure said a strong rebuke of Biden was needed because of his recent actions protecting and expanding abortion access… Continue Reading

WH: 300M COVID-19 shots given since inauguration

The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20… Continue Reading

Study: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault

Female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts… Continue Reading

Lawmakers mark Juneteenth with talk of ‘abolition amendment’

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Georgia Rep. Nikema Williams told The Associated Press they will reintroduce legislation to revise the 13th Amendment… Continue Reading