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Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler sentenced to life in prison

Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler sentenced to life in prison

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman convicted of killing her 20-month-old son and dumping his body in a trash bin was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
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UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate

UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate

VIENNA (AP) — The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board on Thursday condemned Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency, the second time it has done so in just five months .
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As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland energy company's embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region's howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen.
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'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike

Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne Parker's desk due to the Canada Post strike.
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Niagara Police hosting recruitment info sessions

Niagara Police hosting recruitment info sessions

Both sessions are scheduled for next week
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Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can't stop

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can't stop

The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv's use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia, President Vladimir Putin said.
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Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season

Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season

Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder.
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At least 42 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

At least 42 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in rec
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Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting

Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting

THE HAGUE (AP) — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federa
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