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AP Explains: What is the US/Russia “deconfliction line?”
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A communication link between U.S. and Russian military officials has…
‘Pinkwashing’ populism: Gay voters embrace French far-right
PARIS – A political party that would abolish same-sex marriage — one whose founder wanted…
Hair today, hard to forget tomorrow. Canada teams offer plenty of style options
TORONTO – It’s early days in the MLS season, with on-field trends still developing. So…
Almighty Imperial Gangsters member gets 25 years in prison
MIAMI – A member of the Chicago-based Almighty Imperial Gangsters Nation has been sentenced by…
The Latest: US calls for transparency in UN Syria summit
BEIRUT – The Latest on events in Syria (all times local): 6:25 p.m. Nikki Haley,…
Massive measles vaccination campaign launches in Guinea
DAKAR, Senegal – Doctors Without Borders says it is launching a massive measles vaccination campaign…
Maldives opposition party leader arrested for alleged plot
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Police in the Maldives have arrested an opposition party leader on…
Police: Man charged with assaulting teens at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON – Authorities have arrested a man on charges that he inappropriately touched seven girls…
Funding concerns factored in Chattanooga public radio firing
NASHVILLE – University officials who fired a Chattanooga public radio reporter for not identifying herself…
BoE’s Carney says Brexit a test for global financial system
LONDON – Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says Britain’s exit from the European Union…
Sign of the times? Solar panels power Kentucky Coal Museum
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Don’t look to the Kentucky Coal Museum to bring coal back. The…
Economy churns out thousands more full-time jobs, but wage growth still weak
OTTAWA – The nation’s labour market stayed hot last month, pumping out another 19,400 net…
Feds criticize vague report on burying nuclear-waste near Lake Huron
TORONTO – A report affirming the shoreline of Lake Huron as the best place to…
Schwarzenegger says Kasich should run for president in 2020
LOS ANGELES – Arnold Schwarzenegger says Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) should run again…
McConnell reaches out to Romney about possible Senate bid
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday he has reached out to former…
Ontario premier reaches out to U.S. governors to win allies on free trade
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is reaching out to U.S. governors in the hopes…
Worker dies in industrial accident at Vale in Sudbury, Ont.
SUDBURY, Ont. – Mining company Vale says a worker has died of injuries suffered while…
The Latest: Trump praises Gorsuch after confirmation
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court…
Gorsuch may be decisive vote in divisive Supreme Court cases
WASHINGTON – With Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation as the 113th Supreme Court justice on Friday, it…
Man charged in deaths of 9 dogs, starving of 13 others
STRATFORD, N.Y. – A man has been charged with animal cruelty after nearly two dozen…
Motorists urged to use road sense around dopey, hungry bears on B.C. roadsides
NANAIMO, B.C. – Bears across British Columbia are emerging from hibernation and the BC Conservation…
Pens won’t say if Crosby will rest this weekend; Malkin nearing return
TORONTO – The Pittsburgh Penguins have two games left in the regular season with nothing…
‘Jewel in the Crown’ actor Tim Pigott-Smith dies at 70
LONDON – Tim Pigott-Smith, a versatile British actor who recently played Prince Charles on stage…
The New Pornographers put nerves about Trump into song
NEW YORK – The New Pornographers leader A.C. Newman put his nerves about a Donald…