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Human rights, cyber security to be part of Canada-China free trade consultations
OTTAWA – The federal government wants Canadians to air their concerns about China’s human rights…
General Mills boosts eco-friendly grain Kernza
MINNEAPOLIS – A sweet, nutty-tasting new grain called Kernza is getting a big boost from…
Liberals extend Ukraine mission to 2019, but face criticism for not doing more
OTTAWA – The Liberal government on Monday extended its military training mission in Ukraine, amid…
‘Will & Grace’ stars share pictures from series’ revival
The cast of “Will & Grace” has given fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at production of…
Museum of Albanian alphabet attacked in Macedonian city
SKOPJE, Macedonia – Macedonian police say vandals have damaged a museum dedicated to the Albanian…
A cat-astrophe! 30K pounds of cat litter spills onto highway
READING, Pa. – Police say a tractor-trailer spilled its load of more than 30,000 pounds…
Germany urges EU to rally behind Poland’s Tusk for top job
BRUSSELS – A senior German official called on Tuesday for European Union countries to rally…
Police kill driver after chase of vehicle with woman, 3 kids
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Authorities say an Ohio police officer has fatally shot a driver after…
Ben Carson compares slavery to immigration to America
WASHINGTON – Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Monday compared slavery to immigration…
After heavy lobbying from all sides, MPs to debate, vote on genetic testing bill
OTTAWA – After a flurry of intense lobbying from insurance companies, health charities, a handful…
ACLU slams Puerto Rico decree that calls for fasting, prayer
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a decree passed…
Man convicted in Germany of attack on refugee home
BERLIN – A 32-year-old man has been convicted of 15 counts of attempted murder and…
Stephen King ridicules Trump over wiretapping allegation
BANGOR, Maine – Bestselling author Stephen King is proving he can cook up a short…
George Michael died of natural causes, British coroner says
LONDON – George Michael died of natural causes as the result of heart disease and…
‘SNL’ star Pete Davidson gets sober, returns to public life
NEW YORK – “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson says he has quit drugs and…
Ex-British spy who compiled unproven Trump dossier surfaces
LONDON – A former British spy who compiled an explosive and unproven dossier on President…
New Jersey zoning board turns down Muslim community centre
BAYONNE, N.J. – A New Jersey zoning board has turned down an application to open…
Organization that protects unique B.C. properties declared debt-free
VICTORIA – The B.C. Supreme Court has declared the Land Conservancy of British Columbia debt-free,…
NYC landmarks Art Deco interiors of Waldorf Astoria
New York City has landmarked historic interiors throughout the Waldorf Astoria to preserve them as…
Mom who live-streamed 10-year-old son driving due in court
MONROE, Conn. – A Connecticut woman who is accused of letting her 10-year-old son drive…
The top 10 books on Apple’s iBooks-US
iBook charts for week ending March 5, 2017 (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN,…
Review: The Shins harness ‘Heartworms’ on playful 5th album
The Shins, “Heartworms” (Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records) James Mercer takes the helm on “Heartworms,” producing The…
Judge upholds woman’s acquittal on drunk driving charge over weighing at station
An Ontario court has upheld a judge’s decision to acquit a woman of a drunk…
CNN chief: Politicians should oppose Trump’s attack on media
JERUSALEM – The president of CNN said Tuesday it was “shocking” to watch the political…