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Biologist: Rabbits and skunks can pass bird flu to ducks
DES MOINES, Iowa – A government wildlife researcher has found that rabbits and skunks can…
US eases Myanmar sanctions after civilian gov’t takes power
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration lifted sanctions against 10 state-run Myanmar companies and banks Tuesday…
Wave of bombings in Baghdad kill 69
BAGHDAD – A wave of bombings struck outdoor markets and a restaurant in Shiite-dominated neighbourhoods…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
The Latest: Investigator says plane dropped debris on runway
TUPELO, Miss. – The Latest on a plane crash in Mississippi that killed four people…
David Hyde Pierce joins Bette Midler in ‘Hello, Dolly!’
NEW YORK – Former “Frasier” star David Hyde Pierce will play opposite Bette Midler in…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, May 17: FORT MCMURRAY RE-ENTRY PLAN UNDER REVIEW:…
Christian charity head admits using donations for sex habit
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The president of a Christian charity in Iowa admitted that he…
Wildfire resiliency built into oilsands projects, experts say
CALGARY – Wildfires that ravaged some neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray and forced 80,000 to flee…
Quebecor to transfer rights to Quebec City women’s event to Tennis Canada
QUEBEC – Media company Quebecor will transfer rights to the National Bank Cup women’s tournament…
Judge halts enforcement of a portion of DC’s strict gun law
WASHINGTON – A federal judge in Washington halted enforcement of a portion of the city’s…
Governor signs bill inspired by marathon bombing survivor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island’s governor has signed into law a bill inspired by a…
Nova Scotia releases workplace inclusion guidelines for transgender employees
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia civil servants can wear clothing that reflects their gender identity and…
Morocco slams US human rights report as a list of lies
RABAT, Morocco – Morocco slammed the U.S. State Department’s report on human rights in the…
Former B.C. official faces breach of trust charge over ethnic vote plan
VICTORIA – A former communications director in British Columbia’s Liberal government is accused of breach…