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OSC warns investors about ads falsely using Kevin O’Leary’s image
TORONTO – Ontario’s securities regulator is warning investors about advertisements that use the image or…
UN chief commends African countries for accepting refugees
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The U.N. Secretary General has commended African countries for opening their…
Deer’s head freed from pretzel container in Maryland
BEL AIR, Md. – A deer that had a plastic pretzel container stuck on its…
Trump advisers start ‘America First Policies’ non-profit
WASHINGTON – Six of President Donald Trump’s top campaign aides have banded together to start…
Canadian protesters decry Trump’s U.S. travel ban; urge Trudeau action
TORONTO – Hundreds of people gathered outside a shut-down U.S. consulate in Toronto and elsewhere…
The Latest: Missouri execution appealed to US Supreme Court
ST. LOUIS – The Latest on the pending execution of a Missouri man convicted of…
Germany says human rights situation in Libya ‘catastrophic’
BERLIN – The human rights situation in Libya is “catastrophic,” with migrants heading for Europe…
Nearly 9 million visitors travelled to Hawaii in 2016
HONOLULU – Nearly 9 million visitors travelled to Hawaii last year as the state broke…
Markets Right Now: Energy stocks lead US indexes lower
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
MLS union expresses concern about travel restrictions
The Major League Soccer Players Union released a statement expressing concern and disappointment with President…
Sixth person dies after car hits pedestrians in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia – A sixth person died in hospital 10 days after a man with…
Trump may scare off new investment in Canada, says manufacturing group
OTTAWA – Many large companies are becoming gun-shy about making new investments in Canada because…
Confederate emblem has staying power on Mississippi flag
JACKSON, Miss. – The Confederate battle emblem still waves on the Mississippi flag and appears…
Saudi Arabia says Yemeni rebel boat rams frigate in Red Sea
SANAA, Yemen – Saudi Arabia said Monday that a “suicide gunboat” belonging to Yemen’s Iranian-backed…
The Latest: Suspect in slaying of singer’s ex-wife is dead
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on the 1976 killing of the ex-wife of Righteous Brothers…
Delta operations recovering; Trump blames airline for delays
DALLAS – Delta Air Lines, recovering from a weekend technology outage, cancelled more flights Monday…
Soldiers clear roads, help senior clean out freezer in N.B. ice-storm cleanup
LAMEQUE, N.B. – Troops went door-to-door Monday, helping northeastern New Brunswick recover from a devastating…
Happy Galentine’s Day, ladies! And thanks ‘Parks and Rec’
NEW YORK – Move over Friendsgiving. Galentine’s Day is on the way. Designating Feb. 13…
French foreign minister, visiting Iran, defends nuclear deal
PARIS – France’s foreign minister has arrived in Iran’s capital for a two-day visit, defending…
The Latest: Arkansas’ Hill has concerns about Trump order
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s immigration restrictions (all times local):…
Premier: Trump ban doesn’t affect Australia passport holders
CANBERRA, Australia – The White House had assured Australia that its passport-holders won’t be affected…
Claim accuses Wells Fargo of denying loans to young migrants
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses banking giant Wells Fargo of illegally…
Argentina toughens immigration law, speeds up deportations
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina toughened its immigration law Monday, making it easier to deport…
Erdem among nominees for Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards
TORONTO – Award-winning designer Erdem Moralioglu could soon be adding to his accolades at the…