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Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister as country deals with Trump’s trade war

Former central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, annexation threats and an expected federal election.

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G7 warns Russia of expanded sanctions unless it backs ceasefire – Financial Times

G7 warns Russia of expanded sanctions unless it backs ceasefire  Financial Times U.S. and Canada’s clash over tariffs overshadows G7 meeting  NBC News Canada Finds Solidarity at G-7 in Push Against Trump’s 51st State Idea  The Wall Street Journal Joly tells Marco Rubio

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‘Yes or no?’ Senator forces Dr. Oz to confirm a product he pushed on TV was a sham

During his Senate confirmation hearing Friday, Dr. Mehmet Oz was pushed to agree that a “weight loss miracle” he once pushed on his widely-viewed television show was a sham. Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon who was “once known as

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Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court.

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Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court.

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Trump demands admissions overhaul and control of academic department at Columbia University – PBS NewsHour

Trump demands admissions overhaul and control of academic department at Columbia University  PBS NewsHour Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups  The Associated Press Turmoil rocks Columbia University as Trump administration demands changes — or else  NPR Trump Demands

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Trump demands admissions overhaul and control of academic department at Columbia University

The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other policies.

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