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1. Trump calls off latest threat to strike Iran, hints again that a 'settlement' is close

   

   U.S. President Donald Trump said he had cancelled planned strikes against Iran on ‌Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to "take" oil export hub ​Kharg Island, hinting that a deal has been reached to end the war.

2. Hamilton drone maker unbothered by Russia threats after Ukraine deal puts company in spotlight

   

   The CEO of Sentinel Research and Development in Hamilton says threats from Russian officials won't deter the company from building drones for Ukraine under a newly announced partnership backed by the Canadian government.

3. Minnesota man pleads guilty to assassinating high-profile state politician, 3 other shootings

   

   Minnesota native Vance Boelter pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges in connection with last year's targeted shootings of two Democratic state politicians and their spouses.

4. Trump is unlikely to rip up CUSMA, his trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Here's why

   

   Despite U.S. President Donald Trump once again flexing his power to scrap his country's free trade deal with Canada and Mexico, there's plenty of reason to doubt he would actually follow through on such a threat.

5. His controversies include a Nazi tattoo. Why Democrats are still standing by Senate candidate Graham Platner

   

   A Nazi tattoo, along with a series of other controversies that have dogged Senate candidate Graham Platner, have not been enough to dissuade many Democratic voters from throwing their support behind the political contender.