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Appeals panel agrees to delay case on coal plant pollution
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has successfully delayed a legal fight over enforcing Obama-era restrictions…
Amid reports of US NAFTA pullout, Mexico leaned on diplomacy
MEXICO CITY – Like the rest of the world, Mexico only learned through media reports…
Coast Guard suspends use of injured animals to train medics
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Coast Guard medics have stopped using military contractors who intentionally injure…
Plenty of empty seats at Senators-Rangers second round playoff series opener
OTTAWA – Hundreds of empty seats dotted the crowd at Canadian Tire Centre as the…
Lundqvist makes 41 saves, gives Rangers a chance in Game 1 loss to Senators
OTTAWA – Henrik Lundqvist didn’t care about all the great saves he made Thursday night,…
Tillerson says China asked North Korea to stop nuclear tests
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday that China has threatened to…
Crosby scores twice, Bonino has winner as Pens beat Caps
WASHINGTON – Sidney Crosby outdueled Alex Ovechkin in a vintage goal-for-goal showdown between the NHL’s…
Brad Gushue beats Mike McEwen to improve to 3-0 at Champions Cup
CALGARY – Brad Gushue remained undefeated at the Champions Cup curling competition with a 5-4…
GOP bill would discipline hecklers at college speeches
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin students who disrupt speeches and demonstrations could be expelled…
Arkansas executes killer for 4th lethal injection in 8 days
VARNER, Ark. – Arkansas executed its fourth inmate in eight days Thursday night, wrapping up…
4th Arkansas inmate executed in 8 days lurches on gurney
VARNER, Ark. – Arkansas executed its fourth inmate in eight days Thursday night, wrapping up…
The Latest: Attorney: Reports of execution ‘horrifying’
VARNER, Ark. – The Latest on Arkansas’ effort to execute a fourth inmate before its…
Yemen’s president fires minister, Aden governor
SANAA, Yemen – Yemen’s internationally backed president has fired a Cabinet minister and the governor…
The 4 inmates put to death in Arkansas over 8 days
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas executed a fourth inmate in eight days. Here is a…
Islamic State suspect arrested in western Germany
BERLIN – German authorities have arrested a 23-year-old Syrian on suspicion of membership in a…
Nigeria says president still in charge amid health concerns
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s government is again trying to reassure citizens over the health of…
UK marine who killed injured Taliban fighter freed from jail
LONDON – A British Royal Marine commando who fatally shot an injured Taliban fighter in…
Israeli media: US businessman questioned in Netanyahu probe
JERUSALEM – Israeli media are reporting that police have questioned an American businessman as part…
Former ‘Miracle’ actor and Army sergeant dies near Seattle
SEATTLE – Michael Mantenuto, a former actor best known for his role in the Disney…
Mississippi man sues R. Kelly, says singer ruined marriage
JACKSON, Miss. – A Mississippi sheriff’s deputy is suing singer R. Kelly, alleging that Kelly…
Seen as a setback to justice, Egypt ratifies judges’ law
CAIRO – Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has ratified much-contested legal amendments that effectively give him…
$20,000 reward offered in search for accused deputy shooter
COMMERCE, Ga. – Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest…
NYPD: Woman shot at point-blank range saved by her purse
NEW YORK – Police say a New York City woman shot at point-blank range during…
Quebec tables bill to force police to ditch colourful camo pants protest
MONTREAL – In recent years, Montrealers have become used to seeing their police officers working…