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ABC News’ Danny New talks to the founder of ReString Appalachia, a nonprofit putting instruments back in the hands of musicians who lost them to devastating floods.  ​ABC News’ Danny New talks to the founder of ReString Appalachia, a nonprofit putting instruments back in the hands of musicians who lost them to devastating floods.   US ABC News’ Danny New talks to the founder of ReString Appalachia, a nonprofit putting instruments back in the hands of musicians who lost them to devastating floods.  

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing two men, as the Trump administration wages a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 207 since the administration began targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” in early September. As with most of the military’s statements on strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, U.S. Southern Command said it targeted the alleged drug traffickers along…

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Parity in the Canadian Football League could be even greater this season than it was in 2025, when, aside from the Edmonton Elks, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks, the other six teams finished with either 12, 11, or 10 wins. Read MoreWill Saskatchewan repeat, or will one of the other eight teams win?  Ottawa Redblacks, CFL, Football, Sports, Ottawa Sun Parity in the Canadian Football League could be even greater this season than it was in 2025, when, aside from the Edmonton Elks, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks, the other six teams finished with either 12, 11, or 10 wins. Read More 

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It wasn’t until I had a fancy cocktail in my hand that I began to appreciate the true vibe of FONO, the new hi-fi listening lounge housed in a 100-year old building on Bronson Avenue. Read MoreKitted out with high-end speakers and a DJ booth behind the bar, Fono offers a well-modulated listening experience but limited menu.  Life, Local Arts, Local News, Best of Ottawa, Ottawa Sun, Registered It wasn’t until I had a fancy cocktail in my hand that I began to appreciate the true vibe of FONO, the new hi-fi listening lounge housed in a 100-year old building on Bronson…

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New Zealand has joined a growing list of democratic countries pledging to cut public-service jobs. Read MoreNew Zealand is the latest Westminster democracy to pledge significant job reductions in the public service.  Public Service, Local News, News, Discover, Explainer, Ottawa Sun, public service New Zealand has joined a growing list of democratic countries pledging to cut public-service jobs. Read More 

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Crowding in Canadian emergency departments, as a direct result of almost criminal government inaction has indeed led to clinical workarounds such as examining patients in hallways, chairs and ambulance bays where privacy and patient confidentiality are regrettably largely expediently forgotten as we try to evaluate patients before they ether become critically ill or leave the ER in frustration. Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen’s letters to the editor, Thursday, June 4, 2026  Opinion, Letters Crowding in Canadian emergency departments, as a direct result of almost criminal government inaction has indeed led to clinical workarounds such as examining patients in hallways, chairs and ambulance bays…

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A beloved high school principal who’s affectionately known as “Coach Mutt” was surprised with a heartfelt, handwritten letter to him at graduation. ​A beloved high school principal who’s affectionately known as “Coach Mutt” was surprised with a heartfelt, handwritten letter to him at graduation.  WNT A beloved high school principal who’s affectionately known as “Coach Mutt” was surprised with a heartfelt, handwritten letter to him at graduation. 

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The New York Knicks visit the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series ​The New York Knicks visit the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series  Sports The New York Knicks visit the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series 

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President Donald Trump, during a dinner, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently, according to two sources. ​President Donald Trump, during a dinner, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently, according to two sources.  Politics President Donald Trump, during a dinner, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently, according to two sources. 

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Knicks fan Anthony Donahue and Spurs fan Mark Burnett break down Game 1, Jalen Brunson’s family storylines and the energy in San Antonio. ​Knicks fan Anthony Donahue and Spurs fan Mark Burnett break down Game 1, Jalen Brunson’s family storylines and the energy in San Antonio.  Entertainment Knicks fan Anthony Donahue and Spurs fan Mark Burnett break down Game 1, Jalen Brunson’s family storylines and the energy in San Antonio. 

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Senate Republicans plow ahead with their immigration enforcement budget package that was derailed ahead of the Memorial Day recess over Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” ​Senate Republicans plow ahead with their immigration enforcement budget package that was derailed ahead of the Memorial Day recess over Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”  Politics Senate Republicans plow ahead with their immigration enforcement budget package that was derailed ahead of the Memorial Day recess over Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” 

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A deadly Ebola outbreak is continuing to spread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo with global health officials warning “we’re still behind.” ​A deadly Ebola outbreak is continuing to spread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo with global health officials warning “we’re still behind.”  Health A deadly Ebola outbreak is continuing to spread across the Democratic Republic of the Congo with global health officials warning “we’re still behind.” 

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The House adopts resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers by a 215-208 vote, delivering a rebuke to the administration’s handling of the conflict for the first time.   ​The House adopts resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers by a 215-208 vote, delivering a rebuke to the administration’s handling of the conflict for the first time.    Politics The House adopts resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers by a 215-208 vote, delivering a rebuke to the administration’s handling of the conflict for the first time.   

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At SXSW London, the Russo Brothers teased “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The film opens Dec. 18, with “Secret Wars” already in the works. ​At SXSW London, the Russo Brothers teased “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The film opens Dec. 18, with “Secret Wars” already in the works.  GMA At SXSW London, the Russo Brothers teased “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The film opens Dec. 18, with “Secret Wars” already in the works. 

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A new study of more than 111,000 women ages 45 to 80 found those on GLP-1 medications had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer by about 30%. ​A new study of more than 111,000 women ages 45 to 80 found those on GLP-1 medications had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer by about 30%.  GMA A new study of more than 111,000 women ages 45 to 80 found those on GLP-1 medications had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer by about 30%. 

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Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city. ​Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city.  International Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city. 

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Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs ​Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs  US Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs 

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The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of tariffs on dozens of key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico and Canada. ​The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of tariffs on dozens of key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico and Canada.  Politics The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of tariffs on dozens of key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico and Canada. 

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