With a 12:01 a.m. ET deadline looming on Saturday, the United States and Canada are racing to strike a deal that could determine whether steep tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods take effect — a move that would mark a major escalation in the trade war.

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With a 12:01 a.m. ET deadline looming on Saturday, the United States and Canada are racing to strike a deal that could determine whether steep tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods ta...

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El Niño is raising the cost of shipping. CNN's Senior News Desk Reporter Hira Humayun explains how this will affect American consumers. Read more: https://cnn.it/4quGA7j

In a blow to press freedoms within the US military, the Pentagon has forced out several top staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication with a long record of editorial independence. https://cnn.it/4c6R1YS

It was a tough week for the bond market. And the US government’s attempt to help offered only temporary relief. https://cnn.it/3SiSbK8

In letters released by The Daily Beast, Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Trump, wrote to him, “You are all that matters to me” and “You have the absolute right to cuss me out,” among other personal lines. CNN has not independently confirmed the letters were sent by Harp.

Tech investor Marc Stad is acquiring a controlling interest in the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx in a deal valued at $4.5 billion, sources close to the agreement told CNN on Friday. https://cnn.it/4zDdMOf

A man dressed as Darth Vader spoke at a San Diego City Council meeting this week, telling members that the emperor is a “fan of Flock,” the surveillance camera company facing scrutiny across the country. The debate over Flock has raised broader questions about balancing public safety with privacy.

Trump officials touted a voter fraud bombshell. Their data hasn't proved it https://cnn.it/4wHQCmW

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open with a knee injury, the world No. 1 announced. https://cnn.it/46jGzcU

Haitian communities across the US are coming to terms with the new reality that they’re vulnerable to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. https://cnn.it/4gc8ZLT

The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue working on a massive new ballroom at the White House https://cnn.it/4hIp9xN

At least six people have been killed and over 100 wounded in a Russian "double-tap" strike on a shopping center in central Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday. https://cnn.it/4hMaLVl

FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. https://cnn.it/3SKm6Lm

The world’s oldest person, British woman Ethel Caterham, celebrated her 117th birthday on Friday. “I’ve had a lovely day celebrating with my family and friends, and I look forward to seeing what next year brings,” she told the UK’s PA Media news agency. https://cnn.it/4xSskYo

"Celebrity is hard enough to navigate, but even more so for those who become famous as children," writes Lisa Respers France. Read more analysis: https://cnn.it/4irBFlo

High blood pressure is a common condition that occurs with pregnancy. One form, gestational hypertension, has become substantially more common in the United States, a new report has found. https://cnn.it/4zuJZa7

One ship paid $4 million to skip the Panama Canal line. Here's why that matters for your wallet. https://cnn.it/46dJkMZ

The defense rested Friday in the triple-murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after calling 10 witnesses who testified about her mental health conditions and her efforts to seek treatment in the months before she fatally strangled her three children. https://cnn.it/4gK1k7J

President Donald Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp expressed her utmost loyalty to him in at least two letters addressed to the president, which were published by The Daily Beast on Thursday amid increased scrutiny of the close aide’s relationship to Trump. https://cnn.it/4c4T9Al

Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a ​new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of tumors. https://cnn.it/4g6rgdy

Monaco, Las Vegas, Detroit, and Miami have boasted high-speed street races — and soon, Washington, DC, will too. https://cnn.it/3UayiW5

A 400-year-old grave held the body of a young woman, the rusted blade of a sickle over her throat and a padlock fastened to her foot — the macabre signs of a community terrified the deceased would rise again. https://cnn.it/4ztR7np

Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities hit with initial $13 million bill after losing case against UK tabloid. https://cnn.it/4qrgVwe

When Lake Mead last plunged to record-low water levels in 2022, its dramatically receding shoreline revealed all manner of curiosities. But in time, much graver secrets also emerged. https://cnn.it/3SlnoMI

The moment a small plane collided with a state police helicopter was captured by security camera. The pilot of the small plane was killed in the crash, and two state troopers were injured, according to police. Read more: https://cnn.it/46dMnEU

Earlier this week, the defense attorney representing Duane Davis said during opening statements that his client's public statements were "bullsh*t" — but an interview with police aired in court and Davis' own memoir seem to tell a remarkably consistent story. https://cnn.it/4wJD9Ls

A charter plane with eight people on board crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, federal aviation officials said. The status of those on board was not immediately clear. https://cnn.it/4gb2aub

Mars has two tiny moons that lack a confirmed origin story for how they came to orbit the red planet — but new research may explain some of the mysteries surrounding outermost satellite Deimos. https://cnn.it/46eXf5o

The brother of an American scholar detained in China welcomed the news Thursday that he was declared wrongfully detained, saying he hopes that it will help lead to his release. https://cnn.it/4c12hG4

More than 100 people were killed and several people are still missing after a gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic, according to the Associated Press.