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Becerra, Hilton set for California governor showdown
The Associated Press determined Republican Steve Hilton had enough votes to advance, setting up a November race against Democrat Xavier Becerra to succeed Gavin Newsom
Former Air Canada pilot accused of 900 flights without required licence
Police say Geoffrey Wall worked as a captain for years without the licence required to fly large commercial passenger aircraft. Air Canada says safety was not compromised
Lombardo, Ford projected to set up competitive Nevada governor race
CBS News projects Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford won their primaries, putting a top Democratic target on the November ballot
Trump says Iran must "pay the price" as war appears to reignite
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble as Trump says he's considering new strikes and Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%
The fifth straight pause leaves the central bank balancing inflation pressure from higher energy prices against signs of economic weakness
Manitoba explored AI data centre and private funding for Conawapa dam
Documents obtained by CBC News show talks with Rothschild & Co. advisers as Premier Wab Kinew now backs away from hyperscale data centres but keeps the Nelson River dam option alive
Eight European music festivals still taking bookings this summer
With Glastonbury out of reach for many fans, Euronews Culture says ticket options remain at festivals across the continent
Carney says Gordie Howe bridge will open this week after Trump threat
The prime minister called the Windsor-Detroit crossing “positive news,” but did not give an exact time for when traffic will begin moving over it
Trump says Netanyahu did not defy him, but Iran flare-up exposes strains
The US president rejected the idea that Israel ignored him, yet analysts say the latest confrontation shows Washington and Netanyahu are pursuing increasingly different goals
Wiltshire carer jailed for killing mother on Christmas Day
Stefania Glowka admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility and was cleared of murder after the death of her 86-year-old mother in Devizes