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Métis Nation of Alberta marks historic return of bison to traditional lands

Métis Nation of Alberta marks historic return of bison to traditional lands

SMOKY LAKE, Alta. — The Métis Nation of Alberta says the arrival of 20 wood bison at a site northeast of Edmonton is a milestone for reconciliation. The bison, which were transported to Métis Crossing from Elk Island National Park on Feb.
Music stars return to Venezuela after skipping it for years

Music stars return to Venezuela after skipping it for years

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The ground shook at the instant the voice of Mexican music star Alejandro Fernandez collided with the deafening cheers of fans gathered for his first concert in Venezuela in over a decade.
White House nuptials: Biden granddaughter to wed this fall

White House nuptials: Biden granddaughter to wed this fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — There's going to be a rare wedding reception at the White House this fall when Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden's granddaughter, celebrates her marriage to Peter Neal. The event is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry is now a full go in province

Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry is now a full go in province

TORONTO — It didn't take long for a wager to be placed in Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry. Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada since last summer but the industry didn't fully open in Ontario until 12:01 a.m. on Monday.
Study finds higher homicide risk in homes with handguns

Study finds higher homicide risk in homes with handguns

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. gun owners say they own firearms to protect themselves and their loved ones, surveys show.
With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health

With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his seventh-grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner turmoil. And there is so much of it these days. One of his 12-year-old students felt her world was falling apart.
Outer Banks will soon open 2nd bridge to skirt flooded route

Outer Banks will soon open 2nd bridge to skirt flooded route

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — A bridge that will allow locals and tourists to avoid a perennially washed-out route on North Carolina’s Outer Banks is set to open to traffic this month. People will be able to walk, bike and run across the 2.4-mile (3.
Oscar-winning documentarian John Zaritsky dies at 79

Oscar-winning documentarian John Zaritsky dies at 79

TORONTO — John Zaritsky, the Academy Award-winning documentarian, has died at the age of 79. His family says the Canadian filmmaker died of heart failure on March 30 in Vancouver. Born in St. Catharines, Ont.
Workers at Metro distribution centre off job in second grocery strike in two months

Workers at Metro distribution centre off job in second grocery strike in two months

Grocery warehouse workers in Canada appear to be holding out for better pay and benefits after the second strike at a distribution centre in as many months. More than 900 workers at Metro Inc.
New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'

New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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