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Senators say no to Liberal point man’s request for extra office money
OTTAWA – The Liberal government’s point man in the Senate is going to have to…
Twitter’s 140 character limit – time to ditch it?
NEW YORK – Many Twitter users — and more importantly, the billions more who don’t…
GOP blocks provision to require women to register for draft
WASHINGTON – Buckling under conservative pressure, House Republicans pulled a legislative sleight of hand Tuesday…
Nielsen’s top programs for May 9-15
NEW YORK – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 9-15. Listings include the…
ESPN moving to get out-of-home Nielsen measurements
NEW YORK – ESPN says it has agreed with the Nielsen company to become one…
Highlights from the New York Baby Show
NEW YORK – New and expectant parents flocked to a Manhattan pier to scope out…
Bill to strip Turkish legislators of immunity clears hurdle
ISTANBUL – A significant majority in Turkey’s parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of a…
The Latest: 4th day of trial for officer in Gray case wraps
BALTIMORE – The Latest in the trial of Baltimore Police Officer Edward Nero, who faces…
Hormone may hold clue to weight loss, N.B. professor says as he launches study
FREDERICTON – People struggling to lose weight might one day be able to find help…
Ex-bank manager sentenced for taking $5M for gambling, cars
CINCINNATI – A former bank branch manager who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $5…
Woman sues Cosby, Hefner, claiming abuse at Playboy Mansion
LOS ANGELES – A former model who claims Bill Cosby sexually abused her at the…
Long-time AP photographer Edward Kolenovsky dies at 87
HOUSTON – Edward F. Kolenovsky, who covered the development of the U.S. space program, prize…
Biologist: Rabbits and skunks can pass bird flu to ducks
DES MOINES, Iowa – A government wildlife researcher has found that rabbits and skunks can…
US eases Myanmar sanctions after civilian gov’t takes power
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration lifted sanctions against 10 state-run Myanmar companies and banks Tuesday…
Wave of bombings in Baghdad kill 69
BAGHDAD – A wave of bombings struck outdoor markets and a restaurant in Shiite-dominated neighbourhoods…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
The Latest: Investigator says plane dropped debris on runway
TUPELO, Miss. – The Latest on a plane crash in Mississippi that killed four people…
David Hyde Pierce joins Bette Midler in ‘Hello, Dolly!’
NEW YORK – Former “Frasier” star David Hyde Pierce will play opposite Bette Midler in…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, May 17: FORT MCMURRAY RE-ENTRY PLAN UNDER REVIEW:…
Christian charity head admits using donations for sex habit
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The president of a Christian charity in Iowa admitted that he…
Wildfire resiliency built into oilsands projects, experts say
CALGARY – Wildfires that ravaged some neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray and forced 80,000 to flee…
Quebecor to transfer rights to Quebec City women’s event to Tennis Canada
QUEBEC – Media company Quebecor will transfer rights to the National Bank Cup women’s tournament…
Judge halts enforcement of a portion of DC’s strict gun law
WASHINGTON – A federal judge in Washington halted enforcement of a portion of the city’s…
Governor signs bill inspired by marathon bombing survivor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island’s governor has signed into law a bill inspired by a…