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Free e-book compiles excerpts from new works by Emma Donoghue, V.E. Schwab and dozens more

Free e-book compiles excerpts from new works by Emma Donoghue, V.E. Schwab and dozens more

NEW YORK (AP) — New fiction by such favorites as V.E. Schwab, Emma Donoghue and Maggie Stiefvater will be excerpted in a free e-book compilation highlighting dozens of upcoming books.
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Kate returns to cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams

Kate returns to cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer on Tuesday, offering gratitude to the medical teams who helped her and give support to patients now undergoing treatment.
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P.E.I.'s King takes delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports

P.E.I.'s King takes delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports

FREDERICTON — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King is hoping cooler heads prevail and trade continues to flow uninterrupted across the United States-Canada border.
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France’s new prime minister announces renegotiation of contested plan to raise the retirement age

France’s new prime minister announces renegotiation of contested plan to raise the retirement age

PARIS (AP) — France’s new prime minister François Bayrou, announced Tuesday the renegotiation of a contested plan raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, in a crucial move to seek more stability for his minority government.
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Thinking of a career change? Here's how to make the leap successfully

Thinking of a career change? Here's how to make the leap successfully

The prospect of a career shift is exciting, but transitioning can be a process — sometimes, one that takes longer than expected. Experts say it's important to evaluate your skills and interests before making the leap.
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Unifor members vote to back strike mandate at CPKC if new contract not reached

Unifor members vote to back strike mandate at CPKC if new contract not reached

CALGARY — Workers represented by Unifor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway have voted in favour of strike action if their union cannot reach a new deal with the company The union says members voted 99 per cent in support of the strike mandate.
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Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationship

Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationship

Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.
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Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher after encouraging update on inflation

Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher after encouraging update on inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher following an encouraging update on inflation. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 163 points, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% higher.
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US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs

US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation rose last month on higher energy prices. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.
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Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to Vegas

Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was on a school playground where she learned her last name carries weight, when another girl pointed a finger at her and ordered the other kids to follow her. “Let’s go,” the girl said. “That’s a Capone.
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