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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he escalates his trade war with Canada.

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Netanyahu urges Ben Gvir, Smotrich to unite as poll shows Winter’s new party surging

Netanyahu urges Ben Gvir, Smotrich to unite as poll shows Winter’s new party surging

Times of Israel poll gives Winter 6 seats, pushing Religious Zionism below the threshold; PM warns fractured right could sink the whole bloc, but Ben Gvir accuses him of planning to double-cross them The post Netanyahu urges Ben Gvir…

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say

American defense, NATO, figures warn shortage of interceptors means forces unable to stop sustained Russian ballistic missile attack, would have to 'take punch after punch' like Ukraine The post US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond…

Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF

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Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF

There are calls for RAAF Base Point Cook, in Melbourne's south-west, to be placed in a community trust rather than sold to private investors.

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Chuck Edwards writes letter defending himself against sexual harassment allegations

Chuck Edwards writes letter defending himself against sexual harassment allegations

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) on Wednesday issued a letter to fellow lawmakers denouncing the Ethics Committee report that found he engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two younger female staff…

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.

Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

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Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada . (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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Federal court rejects PhRMA challenge to Medicare drug price negotiation

Federal court rejects PhRMA challenge to Medicare drug price negotiation

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against a lawsuit filed by representatives of the pharmaceutical industry challenging the federal Medicare drug price negotiation program, finding that drugmakers are not entitled to sell their…

Protesters reading Malala Yousafzai, Anne Frank books disrupted by VHP in Ahmedabad

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Protesters reading Malala Yousafzai, Anne Frank books disrupted by VHP in Ahmedabad

In Vastrapur, a silent reading protest faced disruption from members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Reports indicate that eight to ten participants suffered injuries during the clash, which arose over a school's controversial decision to…

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RNZ

PNG parliament decision on Bougainville still months off at least

As Bougainville's independence referendum was finally tabled in PNG's parliament, an eventual decision on the matter is at least months away.

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States sue Trump administration over family planning grant changes

States sue Trump administration over family planning grant changes

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration Thursday to block changes to a family planning grant program that they allege would strip federal funding from states and providers unless they align with the administration’s political…

Trump Orders the Government to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

Trump Orders the Government to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.