Ont. woman opening home to family of 11 from Ukraine
As she watched the events unfold in Ukraine, Mary Lambros felt there was more she could do to help those fleeing the ongoing war. Now, Lambros is preparing to do …
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U.S. Judge: Prosecutors filed weak charges to keep hacker jailed
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of a computer hacker who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the Islamic State, and accused …
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India condemns killings in Ukraine’s Bucha in apparent hardening of stance
NEW DELHI — India on Tuesday condemned the killings of civilians in Ukraine’s Bucha and called for an independent investigation, having earlier declined to explicitly criticize the invasion of Ukraine …
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Russia’s failure to take Kyiv a defeat for the ages: analyst
WASHINGTON — Kyiv was a Russian defeat for the ages. The fight started poorly for the invaders and went downhill from there. When President Vladimir Putin launched his war on …
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Here’s why more tenants should request reference letters from landlords
The idea of landlords asking prospective tenants for a reference letter has long been considered standard practice within the rental industry, said William Strange, a professor of economic analysis and …
Read MoreHong Kong’s No. 2 official resigns, announces leadership bid
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s No. 2 official, a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists, tendered his resignation on Wednesday to pave the way for his run …
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Live updates: Poland gives citizens crisis preparation tips
What’s happening in Ukraine today and how are countries around the world responding? Read live updates on Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s government has …
Read MoreNancy Crampton Brophy, self-published romance writer, on trial in fatal shooting of spouse
PORTLAND, ORE. — The trial of a self-published romance writer accused of fatally shooting her chef husband started Monday. Nancy Crampton Brophy has remained in custody since her arrest in …
Read MoreWhy beer bottles are usually brown glass
Have you ever cracked open a bottle of beer, poured it into a clear glass and left it outside sitting in the sun? Maybe you’ve come back to it after …
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More Western sanctions to hit Russia after Bucha killings
BRUSSELS — The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union were set Wednesday to impose new punishing sanctions targeting Russia, including a ban on all new investment in the …
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