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Survey: Internal watchdogs worried about Trump hiring freeze
WASHINGTON – Internal watchdogs at federal agencies worry that a hiring freeze imposed by the…
Honouring victims of a racial massacre 130 years ago
NEW ORLEANS – Descendants of victims of a racial massacre 130 years ago in south…
What are cell site simulators? And how do they work?
KIEV, Ukraine – The formidable surveillance power of cell site simulators has put them at…
Orlando tourism grew in 2016, despite tragic headlines
ORLANDO, Fla. – Visits to Florida’s theme-park mecca continued to grow last year, despite tragic…
Wealthsimple raises $50M to expand services, announces $1B in assets
TORONTO – Wealthsimple says it has raised $50 million in new funding from Power Financial…
The Latest: Man who joined al-Qaida sentenced to time served
NEW YORK – The Latest on a man who acknowledges he tried to kill American…
Russia opposition leader organizes rallies after eye surgery
MOSCOW – Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny returned home Thursday after surgery in Spain to…
ESPN gives a Sunday home to its top magazine show
NEW YORK – ESPN says it is putting a sharper focus on its long-form journalism…
Latest fighting kills 37 people in Central African Republic
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Days of clashes in Central African Republic between sectarian rebel…
Kazoo, Kaos, Karma: winning names in RCMP ‘Name the Puppy’ contest
INNISFAIL, Alta. – The puppies have names! The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Bestselling Books Week Ending 5/7/17 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “16th Seduction” by by James Petterson and…
Man charged with arson in 2 fires at Las Vegas synagogue
LAS VEGAS – A man who has told authorities in the past that he was…
Indianapolis man sentenced to 3 life terms for killing spree
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for…
AP Source: Jay Z signs $200M touring deal with Live Nation
NEW YORK – Jay Z has signed a $200 million, 10-year deal with tour promoter…
Canadian Tire to launch trial run of home delivery this year, CEO says
TORONTO – Canadian Tire will launch a trial run with home delivery at the end…
Nova Scotia election roundup
HALIFAX – (NSElxn) Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives are promising balanced budgets over four years, but…
Report says most domestic violence victims in Saskatchewan are women, children
REGINA – A panel examining domestic violence says most domestic homicide victims in Saskatchewan have…
Activists protesting torture of gay men in Chechnya detained
MOSCOW – Several activists were detained in Moscow on Thursday as they prepared to submit…
N.S. Progressive Conservatives release ‘optimistic’ platform for May 30 vote
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives have released an election platform promising millions in spending…
The Latest: All kids on crashed school bus out of hospital
ST. LOUIS – The Latest on the school bus accident near St. Louis (all times…
Peacekeeping mission must start with exit strategy, military officials warn
OTTAWA – Make sure you have a plan to get out before you actually get…
Are you cheating on your gym membership?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As upscale fitness boutiques are exploding in popularity, some of the…
Trump’s new trade rep poised to take stern stance on China
WASHINGTON – Robert Lighthizer has long complained that the United States dithered in the face…
The Latest: Budget holds universities’ ‘feet to the fire’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Latest on the California governor’s revised budget plan (all times local):…