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After Manchester attack, Aerosmith still on European tour
LONDON – Aerosmith’s Joe Perry says the band’s European dates will not be cancelled in…
Insurers continue to hike prices, abandon ACA markets
People shopping for insurance through the Affordable Care Act in yet more regions could face…
Lawsuit alleges GM cheated on diesel pickup truck emissions
DETROIT – Shares of General Motors fell about 2.5 per cent Thursday afternoon after some…
Profiles of some people who have used rehabilitation facilities
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – There exists as much stigma about drug users as about the…
At least 10 killed in police-settler clash in Brazil
SAO PAULO – Authorities say at least 10 civilians have been killed in a clash…
Iraqi forces release videos it says counters claims of abuse
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi Interior Ministry unit accused of abusing civilian detainees while fighting the…
Diane Lane relates to ‘Paris Can Wait’ role: ‘I’m at that crossroads’
TORONTO – Like her character in the new film “Paris Can Wait,” Diane Lane says…
Federal government’s methane emission reduction plan raises industry concerns
CALGARY – Tougher methane emission regulations unveiled Thursday are expected to create oil and gas…
Blake Lively to lead film from ‘Big Little Lies’ author
LOS ANGELES – Blake Lively is set to star in an adaptation of the bestseller…
Propylene leak from rail car is contained in New Jersey
LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A propylene leak from a rail car has been contained at…
UNC responds to 3rd set of NCAA charges in academic case
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina remains steadfast in its belief that the NCAA is overreaching…
Police: Massage therapist raped customer at Logan Airport
BOSTON – A massage therapist has been arrested on charges he raped a customer inside…
Roundup of Nova Scotia campaign news
HALIFAX – (NSElxn-Health) Health care continues to dominate debate in the Nova Scotia election campaign.…
Families of missing, murdered women urge critics to get behind national inquiry
OTTAWA – Bernie Williams says she and other indigenous women have already been to hell…
CBC says Subway chicken investigation at heart of lawsuit was fair
TORONTO – The CBC says it gave Subway plenty of opportunity to refute the findings…
Man arrested in case of dog found buried alive near Montreal that later died
MONTREAL – Quebec provincial police say a man has been arrested for animal cruelty in…
Predators just 1 NHL team winning thanks to their Swedes
NASHVILLE – Filip Forsberg is having quite the spring for the Nashville Predators, setting franchise…
Mayors across Canada urge federal government to lead on overdose deaths crisis
VANCOUVER – Mayors across Canada are calling for federal leadership on the “national emergency” of…
Retailers cheer GOP retreat on ending debit card fees limit
WASHINGTON – Restaurants, grocers and other businesses celebrated on Thursday as House Republicans backed off…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended May 21st. FICTION 1. “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr.…
Idaho man accused of bribing young boys faces new charges
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Idaho officials say a man accused of convincing at least 42…
US: Uzbek man serving sentence in terror plot stabbed warden
LOS ANGELES – An Uzbek refugee serving 25 years behind bars for a plot to…
The Latest: Democrats not sure pot compromise possible soon
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Latest on Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a marijuana legalization…
Poll indicates steep drop in Sask. Party support after unpopular budget
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says he knew budget decisions were likely to hurt…