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Brazilian minister quits in case that implicates president
RIO DE JANEIRO – A Brazilian minister resigned on Friday amid allegations that he enlisted…
The Latest: Trump reveals 2 more staff appointments
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump’s transition (all times EST): 1:55 p.m. President-elect…
Tests required to determine responsibility of brothers in sex assault case
CALGARY – Rachelle Christopher says she is haunted by the memory of a teenage girl…
Turkish leader threatens to open migrant floodgate to Europe
BRUSSELS – Turkey threatened Friday to open the migrant floodgates if the European Union halts…
Penn State won’t fight $2.4M fine for lax crime reporting
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State said Friday it won’t fight a $2.4 million fine…
Manitoba politician retracts statement comparing Crown minister to Nazi
WINNIPEG – A member of Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats apologized Friday for comparing a government…
Ottawa Redblacks have a new outlook as they get a second chance to be No. 1
TORONTO – For the Ottawa Redblacks, Sunday’s Grey Cup is a second chance to be…
Softwood lumber dispute heats up as U.S. lumber group files petition for duties
MONTREAL – The softwood lumber dispute reignited Friday after the U.S. Lumber Coalition said it…
The Latest: Sister ecstatic over return of missing woman
SAN FRANCISCO – The Latest on a Northern California woman who was found after being…
Loss of sea ice, changes to tundra: Study says Arctic faces 19 tipping points
An international report says the Arctic is perched on the edge of fundamental social and…
Crown argues ex-Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was aware of corruption
MONTREAL – Ex-Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was a knowing participant in a criminal plot to…
French prosecutor says 4 friends plotted imminent attack
PARIS – Four long-time friends in their 30s, living in the same French city and…
Puerto Rico policeman charged with burning, shooting dog
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A police officer in Puerto Rico was arrested for allegedly…
The Latest: Autopsy finds man died from gunshot to back
CHICAGO – The Latest on two fatal police shootings in Chicago (all times local): 4:55…
The Latest: Reward offered after California prisoners escape
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Latest on the search for two prisoners who escaped from…
Vancouver Aquarium’s beluga whale Aurora feeling better after new treatment
VANCOUVER – A sick beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium is showing signs of recovery…
Wilson, Johansen each score twice, Predators beat Jets 5-1
NASHVILLE – One day after Thanksgiving, Nashville’s forwards were thankful for Mike Fisher’s generosity. Colin…
A look at the life of Fidel Castro
NAME: Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz. TITLES: Former president of Council of State and Council of…
Vancouver Aquarium’s beluga whale Aurora dies after two week illness
VANCOUVER – Sad news from the Vancouver Aquarium — the beluga whale name Aurora has…
Quotes from Fidel Castro across more than 5 decades
Quotes from Fidel Castro: ___ “Condemn me. It does not matter. History will absolve me.”…
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes’ Official Music Charts for the week ending November 24, 2016: Top Songs 1. Black…
Pipeline protesters vow to stay camped on federal land
CANNON BALL, N.D. – Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters will not follow a government directive…
Animal welfare groups criticize Vancouver Aquarium after beluga whale death
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Aquarium is facing criticism from animal welfare groups after the second…
Key dates in Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba
Key events in Cuba under Fidel Castro: Jan. 1, 1959 — Castro’s rebels take power…