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Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted higher and pulled closer to their record as the wait continues for more updates on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and how much they’re affecting the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir 'Diplomat Spy'

Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir 'Diplomat Spy'

NEW YORK (AP) — Former CIA director and Biden cabinet official William J. Burns is working on a book about his years leading the intelligence agency .
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What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam .
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South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him

South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung was a child laborer with an arm deformity. He attempted suicide.
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Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung , who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, will become the country's next president on Wednesday after an election that close
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Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

May saw the death of a retired U.S. Supreme Court justice who came the high court as a Republican but became a favorite among liberals during his time on the bench. David H. Souter was was appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush in 1990.
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Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

TORONTO — The push to make companies detail their exposure to climate change got a boost Tuesday as about 80 women leaders in business and civil society called on Canadian securities regulators to restart work on mandating climate disclosures.
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Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

VANCOUVER — Vancouver home sales activity fell again in May as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines, the city's real estate board said Tuesday. Residential sales in the region totalled 2,228 last month, an 18.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

NEW YORK (AP) — Soon after viciously attacking his longtime girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway, Sean “Diddy” Combs sought out a security guard and predicted accurately that his iconic career would be ruined — his image as the affable, successful “P
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Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules.
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