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WATCH: Dog greets intruder with a toy during break-inSociety

Video from a San Diego break-in shows the homeowner’s golden retriever bringing a toy to the intruder multiple times. The dog later greets police when they arrive.

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Toronto gold heist: Charges dropped against man accused in theftOther

Charges have been withdrawn against jeweller Ali Raza, one of nine men accused in the 2023 gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. Raza left the Superior Court in Brampton free on Wednesday. The theft involved an estimated $20 million in Swiss gold bars and another $2.5 million in cash.

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Trump slams Federal Reserve board for rate hike, backs Kevin WarshPolitics

President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve board for raising interest rates while expressing confidence in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. He also said his administration should receive credit for its work on the Kennedy Center, which was closed for renovations.

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Would EU ‘associate member’ status fly in Canada?Politics

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her state of the union address in Strasbourg that she wants Canada to become an “associate member” of the European Union. The meaning of such a status remains unclear, prompting views from former EU ambassador Stéphane Dion and the Power Panel.

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Warsh Declines to Comment on Any Discussion With President TrumpEconomy

Kevin Warsh declined to comment on whether he had discussed interest rates with President Trump. On “Balance of Power,” Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer said they would not have raised rates and discussed the effects of higher rates and inflation on consumers. Trump said US rates “should be 1%, or less.”

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Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 40,000 bombs to IsraelWorld

The Trump administration is reportedly planning a $2.8bn arms deal with Israel involving 40,000 one-ton bombs. White House officials told Al Jazeera the proposed sale could be the largest of its kind in years, while Israel’s extensive use of similar weapons in Gaza and Lebanon has drawn international condemnation.

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U.S. senator warns Canada against deepening ties with EUPolitics

There is backlash in Washington over Canada’s plan to deepen its relationship with the European Union. A U.S. senator warned against the evolving partnership as lawmakers discussed the issue on Capitol Hill.

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Travis Kelce named as victim in alleged multimillion-dollar Ponzi schemeOther

Travis Kelce was identified in court as one of the investors allegedly defrauded by Siddharth Jawahar, who is accused of taking more than $35 million from investors. Kelce’s connection to Jawahar’s investment firm, Swiftarc Ventures, was also reported.

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Carney’s plan to privatize Montreal airport operations draws mixed reviewsPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to privatize operations at Montréal Trudeau International Airport is receiving mixed reactions from travellers. The government has been developing a plan to attract private airport investment for months; critics warn it could raise costs for customers, while supporters see potential in the move.

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Fed makes first rate hike in more than three yearsEconomy

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years. The report also says Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has intensified after a fourth death, while a news helicopter crash left two people dead.

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Burden of Proof: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Society

Charlie Kirk’s family has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University one year after his assassination. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ civil attorney says Combs is in arrears and has failed to attend meetings.

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House approves contempt resolution against Leon Black over Epstein tiesPolitics

The House unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing subpoenas tied to its investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans will recess until after the midterm elections, delaying a possible impeachment vote involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Kosovo’s ex-President Thaci found guilty of war crimes, sentenced to 25 yearsWorld

A Hague tribunal sentenced former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes linked to the 1990s war of independence from Serbian control. Thaci and co-defendants were convicted on several charges, including murder, while judges rejected accusations that they targeted a civilian population.

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Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Found Guilty of War Crimes, Sentenced to 25 YearsWorld

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He resigned six years ago to face the charges and stood silently in The Hague as the sentence was read. The 58-year-old was found guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention linked to crimes committed while he was a top Kosovo Liberation Army commander during the late-1990s war for independence from Serbia.

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US raises interest rates as Iran war fuels fears of global oil shockEconomy

The US central bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years as higher fuel and energy costs linked to the Iran War drive inflation higher. President Trump criticised the Federal Reserve and demanded that it cut rates quickly. Rising rates make borrowing more expensive for people seeking loans.

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Russian drone strike on passenger bus in Ukraine kills five, wounds at least sevenWorld3:45

A Russian drone hit a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and injuring at least seven others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it an “atrocity,” describing the incident as the latest in a string of Russian attacks on civilian transport.

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Market Talk: First Fed rate hike in three years no ‘panacea’ for inflationEconomy

Eric Diton of The Wealth Alliance says the Federal Reserve may deliver another 25-basis-point rate hike before year-end because inflation has “a lot of legitimate causes.” He adds that markets would likely have reacted “horrifically” if Chair Kevin Warsh had not raised rates.

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Alberta separation from Canada could cost up to $170B, report saysPolitics

A new University of Calgary School of Public Policy report estimates that Alberta leaving Canada could cost between $50 billion and $170 billion over five years. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi discusses how the figures are being received in the province.

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