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SUV in Aaron Hernandez trial pulled from auction website
BOSTON – The SUV prosecutors say Aaron Hernandez was in when the ex-NFL star killed…
Oklahoma’s once busy death chamber to stay quiet much longer
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has had one of the busiest death chambers in the country…
Anger grows in South Korea over US anti-missile system
SEONGJU, Korea, Republic Of – The anger is palpable on a narrow road that cuts…
Trump’s remarks often set off White House ‘scramble drill’
Washington policymakers have a time-tested method for rolling out new ideas: float a trial balloon.…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, May 3 ——— NOTLEY SAYS PROVINCE WILL CONTINUE…
The Latest: Immigrant living in church clears legal hurdle
GOLDEN, Colo. – The Latest on a court appearance by an immigrant living in a…
The Latest: Official: Psychiatrist staffing ‘transparent’
CONCORD, N.H. – The Latest on a dispute over staffing at New Hampshire’s state-run psychiatric…
Board says 2015 California refinery blast was preventable
TORRANCE, Calif. – A 2015 explosion at a California oil refinery that injured four workers…
Canada’s oldest seniors present unique challenges for policy-makers
OTTAWA – Aging baby boomers are once again getting the lion’s share of attention as…
Trump administration taps lawyer as acting comptroller
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Wednesday named a banking lawyer to be the interim…
PBO says feds’ proposed changes would undermine office’s independence
OTTAWA – The head of an agency that has spent years shining a light for…
Russia, Turkey agree to support safe-zones in Syria
BEIRUT – The presidents of Russia and Turkey said on Wednesday they support the creation…
Urged on by Trump, Barletta eyes US Senate run against Casey
HARRISBURG, Pa. – President Donald Trump is encouraging Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, a prominent…
The Latest: Feds say ‘countless’ girls might have been cut
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Latest on a U.S. female genital mutilation case and state…
Calgary man killed in fishing boat on West Coast a loving family man
CALGARY – Alvin Beckley wasn’t a big fan of fishing but his brother-in-law says Beckley…
Minnesota considers anti-female genital mutilation measure
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers sat in stunned silence Wednesday as a Somali-American woman…
Egypt’s president visits staunch ally United Arab Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Egypt’s president began a two-day visit Wednesday to the United…
The Latest: Mayors ask for extended session to fund rail
HONOLULU – The Latest on efforts to fund Honolulu’s financially troubled rail project (all times…
House OKs bill that eyes Russia’s alleged covert campaigns
WASHINGTON – The House passed an intelligence policy bill Wednesday that bolsters efforts against Russia’s…
Gildan Activewear Q1 profit up to US$83.5 million, revenue also rises
MONTREAL – Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL) says it had US$83.5 million of profit in its…
Owen Sound’s Michael McNiven named OHL’s top goaltender
TORONTO – Michael McNiven of the Owen Sound Attack has been named the Ontario Hockey…
Measles outbreak sickens dozens of Minnesota Somalis
MINNEAPOLIS – An outbreak of measles in Minnesota has sickened more than 30 children in…
Facebook ramps up its response to violent videos
NEW YORK – Facebook is stepping up its efforts to keep inappropriate and often violent…
The Latest: River levels dropping, but more rain in forecast
ST. LOUIS – The Latest on severe weather and flooding affecting parts of the U.S.…