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Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom.
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom.
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
Canadian donations to charity have take hit, drop to all-time low, study shows
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
U.K. bishops said they were “gravely concerned” about the use of Christian symbols to “justify racism and anti-migrant rhetoric” ahead of a gathering in central London on Saturday planned by far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson.
U.K. bishops ‘gravely concerned’ by far-right ‘Christmas’ rally
U.K. bishops said they were “gravely concerned” about the use of Christian symbols to “justify racism and anti-migrant rhetoric” ahead of a gathering in central London on Saturday planned by far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
U.K. bishops said they were “gravely concerned” about the use of Christian symbols to “justify racism and anti-migrant rhetoric” ahead of a gathering in central London on Saturday planned by far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson.
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources.
Israel kills senior Hamas commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza strike- Israeli media say
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources.
British police said Saturday they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked one of his bodyguards to investigate Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
U.K. police won’t probe claim former prince asked bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre
British police said Saturday they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked one of his bodyguards to investigate Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
British police said Saturday they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked one of his bodyguards to investigate Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
On Sept. 11, 2001, as the second tower of the World Trade Center collapsed, then New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief James “Jim” Riches raced to Ground Zero.
He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too
On Sept. 11, 2001, as the second tower of the World Trade Center collapsed, then New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief James “Jim” Riches raced to Ground Zero.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On Sept. 11, 2001, as the second tower of the World Trade Center collapsed, then New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief James “Jim” Riches raced to Ground Zero.
Target hopes that a recapturing of its cultural cachet will spark a turnaround for its business. It’s turning to a fashion-forward New York neighborhood to get started.
Target wants to revive ‘Tar-zhay.’ It just debuted a preview of that in New York
Target hopes that a recapturing of its cultural cachet will spark a turnaround for its business. It’s turning to a fashion-forward New York neighborhood to get started.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Target hopes that a recapturing of its cultural cachet will spark a turnaround for its business. It’s turning to a fashion-forward New York neighborhood to get started.
When Eddie Wicks and his wife went to bed in their house next to the Snoqualmie River on a Washington state farm known for its sunflower mazes and Christmas trees, they weren’t too worried about the flooding heading their way.
Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington, D.C.
When Eddie Wicks and his wife went to bed in their house next to the Snoqualmie River on a Washington state farm known for its sunflower mazes and Christmas trees, they weren’t too worried about the flooding heading their way.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
When Eddie Wicks and his wife went to bed in their house next to the Snoqualmie River on a Washington state farm known for its sunflower mazes and Christmas trees, they weren’t too worried about the flooding heading their way.
Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died. He was 60.
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the iconic villain in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died
Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died. He was 60.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died. He was 60.
United National Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the political mission set up in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that toppled Saddam Hussein.
UN chief visits Iraq to mark end of assistance mission set up after 2003 invasion
United National Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the political mission set up in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that toppled Saddam Hussein.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
United National Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the political mission set up in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that toppled Saddam Hussein.
Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, Pavel Sapelka, human rights advocate with the Viasna rights group, confirmed to the AP.
Belarus releases Nobel prize laureate Bialiatski in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief
Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, Pavel Sapelka, human rights advocate with the Viasna rights group, confirmed to the AP.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, Pavel Sapelka, human rights advocate with the Viasna rights group, confirmed to the AP.
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region and parts of Ukraine went without power following targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said Saturday, as U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war press on.
2 killed in Russia while Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is targeted as peace talks press on
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region and parts of Ukraine went without power following targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said Saturday, as U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war press on.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region and parts of Ukraine went without power following targeted assaults on energy infrastructure, local authorities said Saturday, as U.S.-led peace talks on ending the war press on.
Medics and health charities on Saturday praised King Charles III for giving a public update on his cancer treatment, saying his call for people to get tested for the disease could save lives.
King Charles III’s cancer treatment and his message to the public
Medics and health charities on Saturday praised King Charles III for giving a public update on his cancer treatment, saying his call for people to get tested for the disease could save lives.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Medics and health charities on Saturday praised King Charles III for giving a public update on his cancer treatment, saying his call for people to get tested for the disease could save lives.
Fighting raged Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a ceasefire.
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Fighting raged Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a ceasefire.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Fighting raged Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a ceasefire.
Eritrea on Friday withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing the East African regional bloc of nations of acting against the country’s interests.
Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia
Eritrea on Friday withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing the East African regional bloc of nations of acting against the country’s interests.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Eritrea on Friday withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing the East African regional bloc of nations of acting against the country’s interests.
Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure of rural facilities.
Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be ‘catastrophic’
Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure of rural facilities.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure of rural facilities.
The first segment of the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project will connect Montreal and Ottawa, acting as a test case for a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project intended to transform rail travel in Canada’s most densely populated region.
First segment of high-speed rail project to connect Montreal and Ottawa
The first segment of the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project will connect Montreal and Ottawa, acting as a test case for a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project intended to transform rail travel in Canada’s most densely populated region.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The first segment of the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project will connect Montreal and Ottawa, acting as a test case for a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project intended to transform rail travel in Canada’s most densely populated region.
Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 people.
Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests
Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 people.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 people.
Experts give advice on how to prepare your car and drive more safely in cold weather.
Winter driving tips from Consumer Reports’ experts
Experts give advice on how to prepare your car and drive more safely in cold weather.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Experts give advice on how to prepare your car and drive more safely in cold weather.
As temperatures drop and weather warnings stack up, thousands of people on P.E.I. still can’t count on cell service at home or along key roads, raising new concerns about how to call for help in emergencies every minute matters.
Thousands on P.E.I. still face concerning cell gaps as winter weather hits
As temperatures drop and weather warnings stack up, thousands of people on P.E.I. still can’t count on cell service at home or along key roads, raising new concerns about how to call for help in emergencies every minute matters.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As temperatures drop and weather warnings stack up, thousands of people on P.E.I. still can’t count on cell service at home or along key roads, raising new concerns about how to call for help in emergencies every minute matters.
Microsoft vice-chair and president Brad Smith insists his company can protect digital sovereignty in Canada, regardless of who is leading the U.S. government.
Microsoft president insists company will ‘stand up to defend’ Canadian digital sovereignty
Microsoft vice-chair and president Brad Smith insists his company can protect digital sovereignty in Canada, regardless of who is leading the U.S. government.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Microsoft vice-chair and president Brad Smith insists his company can protect digital sovereignty in Canada, regardless of who is leading the U.S. government.
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
Canadians not as charitable with donations as they used to be, study finds
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
There have been less overdoses leading to death or hospitalization year-over-year in Canada, according to a new report from Health Canada.
Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data
There have been less overdoses leading to death or hospitalization year-over-year in Canada, according to a new report from Health Canada.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
There have been less overdoses leading to death or hospitalization year-over-year in Canada, according to a new report from Health Canada.
For most people, eating is regular part of everyday life. But for 28-year-old Nicole Friesen, it’s something her body can no longer do.
‘A wild ride’: Manitoba woman seeks surgery after years with multiple rare vascular syndromes
For most people, eating is regular part of everyday life. But for 28-year-old Nicole Friesen, it’s something her body can no longer do.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
For most people, eating is regular part of everyday life. But for 28-year-old Nicole Friesen, it’s something her body can no longer do.
The Republican chair of the U.S. House Oversight Committee threatened Friday to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton if they refuse to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of U.S. Congress in Epstein inquiry
The Republican chair of the U.S. House Oversight Committee threatened Friday to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton if they refuse to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Republican chair of the U.S. House Oversight Committee threatened Friday to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton if they refuse to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.