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’60s Scoop survivors accuse government of back-tracking after legal battle
TORONTO – Survivors of the ’60s Scoop accuse the Liberal government of opting for further…
Sears Canada says there is ‘significant doubt’ about its future, ponders sale
TORONTO – Sears Canada, known for its catalogues that were a household staple for generations,…
Ex-journalist pleads guilty in case of threats to Jewish centres in U.S., Canada
NEW YORK – A former journalist from St. Louis accused of threatening Jewish organizations in…
Prospects for Russia’s nascent protests unclear after rally
MOSCOW – After calling two nationwide demonstrations in three months that have rattled the Kremlin,…
FARC’s elusive finances undercut support for Colombia peace
BOGOTA – As Colombia’s leftist rebel movement begins making its transition to a political party,…
New Brunswick doctors ask government to set legal marijuana age at 21
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Medical Society says the legal age to buy marijuana should…
New Mexico city considers plan for $35M airport terminal
SANTA FE, N.M. – Officials in one of the Southwest’s most notable tourist destinations are…
Trump to tout apprenticeships as way to fill jobs gap
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says apprenticeships could match workers with millions of open jobs,…
$6.65M settlement reached in Christmas fire that killed 5
STAMFORD, Conn. – A Connecticut city will pay $6.65 million to settle one of three…
Israel considers closing Al-Jazeera
JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering shutting down the local offices of Arab…
16th century painting heads to LA after 250 years in Britain
LOS ANGELES – A 16th century painting that’s been in private hands for more than…
Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. – After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title,…
R2-D2, lightsaber: Force is strong in this Star Wars auction
BOSTON – Die-hard Star Wars fans will need to rely on more than the force…
US boosts team to investigate civilian deaths in Iraq, Syria
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military has more than doubled the size of the team that…
SC Rep. Gowdy takes gavel as House oversight chairman
WASHINGTON – Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy, who led a two-year investigation into the deadly 2012…
The Latest: Senate votes to support weapons sale to Saudis
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Senate’s showdown vote over President Donald Trump’s proposed arms…
Gord Downie, Tanya Tagaq, Drake, the Weeknd among those on Polaris long list
TORONTO – Three albums focused on the historic mistreatment of Canada’s indigenous people are among…
The Latest: Soccer fans pay tribute to attacks victims
PARIS – The Latest on meeting between leaders of France and Britain (all times local):…
Defence challenges video expert in Ohio officer’s retrial
CINCINNATI – A police officer’s attorney has challenged a video analysis expert who testified that…
The Latest: Navalny associated given 10-day jail sentence
MOSCOW – The Latest on Monday’s protests in Moscow (all times local): 10:20 p.m. A…
Review: Fleet Foxes make long wait worth it with ‘Crack-Up’
Fleet Foxes, “Crack-Up” (Nonesuch Records) Fleet Foxes’ “Crack-Up” doesn’t just grab your attention — it…
New Jersey high school requiring extra sessions to graduate
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – Students at a New Jersey high school where an audit found thousands…
Students can opt out of religious classes at Catholic school after complaint settled
TORONTO – Students at an Ontario Catholic school board will soon have more flexibility to…
The Latest: 6 dead in shootings overnight in Baltimore
BALTIMORE – The Latest on a particularly violent night in Baltimore when six people were…