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Police remove ‘angry’ beaver that stopped traffic on Barrie, Ont., road
BARRIE, Ont. – Police say officers had to remove an angry beaver that stopped traffic…
Yes, stinging nettles sting. But they have many assets too.
At a time of year when weeds may be getting the better of you, what…
Kenya police: 4 arrested in South Sudan for going to join IS
NAIROBI, Kenya – A Kenya police official says South Sudanese security agents have arrested three…
Avalanche kills 3 people in French Alps
PARIS – French officials say that three people have died in an avalanche that struck…
Poland faces criticism at UN human rights forum
GENEVA – The United States and other countries criticized Poland at the U.N.’s Human Rights…
Country star Alan Jackson selling home for $6.4 million
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – Country music star Alan Jackson is selling his northern Georgia home for…
AP Exclusive: Big child webcam sex bust reveals rising abuse
MABALACAT, Philippines – The suspected pedophile could see people banging on his front door through…
Rabbi accused of raping student ordered to testify at trial
HARTFORD, Conn. – A rabbi accused of repeatedly raping and molesting a teenage boy has…
South African wildlife officials locate escaped lions
JOHANNESBURG – Officials in South Africa are rounding up five male lions that escaped from…
Senate panel approves Trump’s pick for US envoy to China
WASHINGTON – A Senate panel on Tuesday easily approved Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s nomination to…
Job openings increase slightly in March
WASHINGTON – Steady job growth has left U.S. employers with an increasingly shallow pool of…
Bestselling authors discuss art of ‘the beach read’
NEW YORK – For author Elin Hilderbrand, the art of the beach novel is very…
Kevin Spacey says new ‘House of Cards’ is among ‘best’ done
LOS ANGELES – Has Donald Trump made “House of Cards” obsolete? Don’t count on it,…
Alaska Marine Highway System manager resigns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Marine Highway System needs a new manager. Capt. Mike Neussl…
ABC announces revival of ‘American Idol’ next season
NEW YORK – ABC announced a deal Tuesday to revive “American Idol,” only a year…
Brazil appoints new head of Indian Affairs Agency
SAO PAULO – The Brazilian government has appointed an Army Reserve General as interim president…
Germany arrests second soldier in alleged far-right plot
BERLIN – German authorities arrested a second soldier Tuesday on allegations he was part of…
Iowa Rep. Rod Blum quits interview over town hall questions
DES MOINES, Iowa – U.S. Rep. Rod Blum stormed out of a TV interview when…
‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ to air from Niagara Falls, Ont., next month
TORONTO – “Live with Kelly and Ryan” will broadcast from Niagara Falls, Ont., next month.…
Credit Suisse gets $40m in tax breaks, adds 1,200 jobs in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. – Swiss bank Credit Suisse is adding 1,200 jobs at its North Carolina…
German president: Israeli-Palestinian peace ‘truly urgent’
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory – Germany’s president said Tuesday that it is “truly urgent” to start…
Macron buses highlight new French president’s mixed legacy
ON THE A10 HIGHWAY, France – They’re dubbed the Macron buses, cheap long-distance rides across…
Blues defenceman Colton Parayko to join Canada at world championship
CALGARY – St. Louis Blues defenceman Colton Parayko will join Canada’s team at the world…
Zooey Deschanel a mom of 2 after welcoming baby boy Charlie
LOS ANGELES – Zooey Deschanel is now a mom of two after welcoming a baby…