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Asylum seeker’s death failure by Ottawa to get Trump to change policies: premier
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the federal government has failed to reduce the…
Feds introduce legislation to shine light on cash-for-access fundraisers
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at putting an end to the…
SpaceX taking recycling all the way to orbit with cargo ship
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX is taking recycling to a whole new realm — all…
Health records vendor settles false-claims lawsuit for $155M
BURLINGTON, Vt. – One of the country’s largest vendors of electronic health records will pay…
Authorities: Tip led police to armed man at DC Trump hotel
WASHINGTON – A Pennsylvania physician who sent a text message about travelling to visit the…
Czech restaurants, bars go smoke-free after years of debate
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – A smoking ban in Czech bars, restaurants and cafes came into…
The Latest: NY mayor: Expect fair, thorough case vs. officer
NEW YORK – The Latest on the arrest of an NYPD officer in the death…
NY officer pleads not guilty in mentally ill woman’s death
NEW YORK – A police sergeant was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting of…
Upset son of recent suspected murder victim interrupts inquiry hearings
WHITEHORSE – The distraught son of Wendy Carlick, an advocate for missing and murdered indigenous…
Kids from 6 to 15 savour moments at National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. – The Scripps National Spelling Bee weeded out the field to the…
An NDP minority government in B.C. may have to water down its ambitions: experts
VANCOUVER – An NDP minority government in British Columbia would be hard pressed to make…
LeBron James’ Los Angeles home vandalized with slur
OAKLAND, Calif. – LeBron James wanted to be with his family, to hug his wife…
Doughnut delivery by drone in Denver is a peek at the future
DENVER – Doughnuts were delivered Wednesday by drone to Denver’s mayor and the city’s police…
Deloitte consultant says Saskatchewan potash, uranium shifting to growth
SASKATOON – A consultant with Deloitte says Saskatchewan’s mining industry needs to take advantage of…
The Latest: Trump brings back ‘Crooked Hillary’ nickname
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local): 8:50 p.m. President Donald…
The Latest: Sister calls Uber driver’s death horrifying, sad
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. – The Latest on charges filed against teenager in death of Uber driver.…
Analysts: Leaving climate deal likely wouldn’t add US jobs
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has declared that abandoning the Paris climate agreement would be…
Tweet That: #covfefe signals @realDonaldTrump is back
WASHINGTON – Covfefe (cuv-fey-fey) noun: A sure sign that President Donald Trump has regained control…
A dozen dogs infected with flu that spread at Florida shows
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Health officials have now confirmed a dozen cases of H3N2 canine…
Former jurors who suffered PTSD call for federal government support
OTTAWA – Former jurors delivered an emotional plea Wednesday for the federal government to create…
Tropical depression forms in Pacific near southern Mexico
MEXICO CITY – A tropical depression formed off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Wednesday, prompting authorities…
The Latest: Philippines says 500 militants involved in siege
MARAWI, Philippines – The Latest on the Philippine assault against militants who laid siege to…
Murray outplays Rinne, Guentzel scores twice as Pens grab 2-0 series lead
PITTSBURGH – The most powerful offence in hockey is proving too much for Pekka Rinne…
Malaysia Airlines jet diverted in Australia over bomb scare
CANBERRA, Australia – A Malaysia Airlines plane returned to Australia after a mentally ill passenger…