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    ‘I think Palestinians deserve an apology’: Canadian educator ‘shocked’ at blatant racism of keffiyeh ban

    Is the Ontario legislature's keffiyeh ban blatant racism? ‘I think Palestinians deserve an apology,' Canadian educator urges after assembly's speaker calls for a ban that's left politicians, including Premier Doug Ford, pushing for a reversal.

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    Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line

    A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route. No injuries were reported in the midday train wreck east of Houck, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a news release. Interstate 40 was closed by authorities in both directions in the area in the early afternoon, directing trucks and motorists off the freeway to alternate routes, New Mexico State Polic

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    Hailey Van Lith is headed to TCU for a final season after a one-year run with LSU

    Hailey Van Lith, who joined LSU this past season and reached the Elite Eight with the defending national champion before a loss to Caitlin Clark and Iowa, is transferring to TCU for her fifth and final season. Van Lith spent her first three seasons with Louisville, reaching a Final Four and another Elite Eight before deciding to join four-time champion coach Kim Mulkey's team at LSU.

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    King Charles III's return to public duties is 'significant,' analyst says

    A royal expert from King's College London, Dr George Gross feels the announcement by Buckingham Palace that King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer is significant after his long absence.

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    Regina police officer injured in 'accidental' shooting by another officer

    A Regina police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by a fellow officer on Friday morning. The Regina Police Service said in a news release that the incident was the result of an "accidental discharge" of a police officer's firearm. At approximately 12:15 a.m. CST, officers with the street gang unit and the tactical support unit were executing a search warrant at a home in the 1000 block of Retallack Street, police said.That's when there was the accidental discharge f

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    Golden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2-0 series lead

    The problems for Dallas are two-fold — the Stars aren't getting great scoring chances and for long stretches aren't even putting the puck on net. Game 3 is Saturday night (10:30 p.m. EDT, TBS). In Game 1, a 4-3 Dallas loss, the Stars didn't get a shot on goal in the second period until 8:52 into it.

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    Siren Blares as Large Tornado Moves Through Lincoln, Nebraska

    Sirens blared in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, April 26, as a large tornado moved through the area.Footage filmed by storm chaser Adam Cuker shows the tornado swirl on the outskirts of the state capital on Friday afternoon.Elsewhere in the area, tornadoes were confirmed in Elkhorn and west of Blair on Friday afternoon.A tornado warning was in place for parts of the region until Friday evening, the National Weather Service said. Credit: Adam Cuker via Storyful