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The Latest: ACLU: Immigrant education pact will be ‘strong’
LANCASTER, Pa. – The Latest on a Pennsylvania school district’s settlement with the American Civil…
China confirms detention of Taiwan pro-democracy activist
BEIJING – China’s government said Wednesday it has detained a Taiwanese pro-democracy activist and is…
USA Hockey, women’s players reach agreement to avoid boycott
USA Hockey and the women’s national team reached an agreement to end a wage dispute…
As time dwindles, another ‘bathroom bill’ fix effort fizzles
RALEIGH, N.C. – Efforts among North Carolina leaders to take the state’s “bathroom bill” off…
Matthews shatters franchise record, Leafs score big win over Panthers
TORONTO – Wendel Clark knew his record might be in jeopardy 21 and a half…
Carl Clark, WWII hero recognized 6 decades later, dies
SAN FRANCISCO – Carl Clark, a California man who was recognized six decades after his…
Man linked to art heist to plead guilty in unrelated case
HARTFORD, Conn. – A reputed Connecticut mobster who authorities say is the last surviving person…
Chinese military conducts training drill near Myanmar border
BEIJING – China has conducted military exercises near its border with Myanmar, where fighting between…
With monster trucks and Comic-Con, Saudis defy killjoy image
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Monster trucks, hip-hop dancing and Game of Thrones all have…
Perry, Eaves score early as Anaheim Ducks down Vancouver Canucks 4-1
VANCOUVER – Minus their captain and leading scorer, the Anaheim Ducks didn’t miss a beat.…
Troll for the ‘lulz’? A target of online abuse isn’t amused
One morning near the end of her long-shot congressional campaign, 25-year-old Erin Schrode rolled over…
Cyanide device on US land broke agency policy
BOISE, Idaho – A cyanide device for killing coyotes that spewed the poison on a…
Juno noms with side jobs: Reggae album nominee Jay Kartier
Not every Juno Award nominee can make a living off their music. Here’s a look…
Juno noms with side jobs: Vocal jazz album nominee Heather Bambrick
Not every Juno Award nominee can make a living off their music. Here’s a look…
Cosby lawyers ask to exclude testimony on other women, pills
PHILADELPHIA – Bill Cosby’s lawyers filed a motion Tuesday to prevent jurors at his upcoming…
Chummy east Vancouver crow faces lengthy recovery after suspected beating
VANCOUVER – The east Vancouver crow that is celebrated for his gregarious antics will remain…
Nova Scotia’s James Tupper gets big role on ‘Big Little Lies’ – thanks to Vallee
TORONTO – Nova Scotia native James Tupper says being among the group of A-list stars…
Fort McMurray plans ‘tranquil’, dawn-to-dusk gathering for anniversary of wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A “tranquil, welcoming, supportive” gathering will be held to mark the…
UN: Malaria outbreak kills over 4,000 in Burundi this year
KAMPALA, Uganda – An outbreak of malaria has killed over 4,000 people in Burundi so…
Pope demands ‘urgent’ action to protect civilians in Iraq
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis demanded urgent action Wednesday to protect civilians in Iraq, saying…
Duterte to US: Why didn’t you send armada vs China islands?
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he has asked the U.S. ambassador…
Priebus a central figure in Trump’s White House drama
WASHINGTON – In the behind-the-scenes drama of who’s up and who’s down in Donald Trump’s…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump didn’t get luxury-model Air Force One
KIRKLAND, Wash. – A widely shared story that claims to include photos of a recently…
Kushner, taking new White House role, faces rare scrutiny
WASHINGTON – Jared Kushner has been a power player able to avoid much of the…