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Several people sprayed with 'noxious substance' in Uptown Waterloo

Several people sprayed with 'noxious substance' in Uptown Waterloo

The incident occurred in the King Street North bar district early Friday morning
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Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week after a federal appeals court on Friday overturned a preliminary injunction granted by a lower judge.
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Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, overturned semitrucks and fanned dozens of wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities.
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Astros top Blue Jays 6-5 behind Whitaker's winning RBI single in ninth inning

Astros top Blue Jays 6-5 behind Whitaker's winning RBI single in ninth inning

WEST PALM BEACH — Tyler Whitaker hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday in spring training action.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs , handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Don
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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the sta
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Cricket Canada consults experts after CEO charged with theft and fraud

Cricket Canada consults experts after CEO charged with theft and fraud

Cricket Canada says it is "consulting with legal and governance experts to determine the appropriate course of action" in the wake of CEO Salman Khan being charged with theft and fraud.
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Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S.
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SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.
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Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.
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