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Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds

Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds

CHICAGO (AP) — More than 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950, the state’s attorney general found in an investigation released Tuesday, revealing that the problem was far worse than the church had let on.
More than half of N.W.T. wildfires so far this season caused by humans: officials

More than half of N.W.T. wildfires so far this season caused by humans: officials

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Officials in the Northwest Territories say more than half of the wildfires in the territory this year were started by people.
Pathologist in B.C. murder trial says he's not certain where teenage girl was killed

Pathologist in B.C. murder trial says he's not certain where teenage girl was killed

VANCOUVER — The forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy on the body of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby, B.C., park says he can't be certain she was killed where the body was found.
Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver has received about $5 million in new federal funding ahead of its opening on July 1.
Trump's freewheeling, stream-of-consciousness speaking style draws legal attention amid probes

Trump's freewheeling, stream-of-consciousness speaking style draws legal attention amid probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump speaks about his legal woes in a way that would make most defense attorneys wince.
Court rules against Prince Harry's offer to personally pay for police protection in UK

Court rules against Prince Harry's offer to personally pay for police protection in UK

LONDON (AP) — A London judge rejected Prince Harry's bid to pay for his own police protection Tuesday, denying the royal's request to challenge the U.K. government in court.
In the Alberta election, the stakes are high for 2SLGBTQ+ youth

In the Alberta election, the stakes are high for 2SLGBTQ+ youth

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Smith says candidate who made feces comment won't sit in caucus, decision final

Smith says candidate who made feces comment won't sit in caucus, decision final

CALGARY — Five days after saying a United Conservative candidate who compared transgender students to feces in food could be given a second chance, leader Danielle Smith has repeated the woman wouldn't sit in caucus if her party forms government.
Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water in Canada

Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water in Canada

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated promises Tuesday to update legislation that governs water use while formally announcing the Canada Water Agency is to be headquartered in Manitoba's capital city.
Funeral for mother and child killed in a random stabbing held in Edmonton

Funeral for mother and child killed in a random stabbing held in Edmonton

EDMONTON — A few dozen people attended the funeral today of a mother and her child who were stabbed to death outside an Edmonton school.
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