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Lithgow keeps you guessing, and laughing, in ‘Trial & Error’
NEW YORK – Did he do it? He does it. John Lithgow, who stars in…
Co-founder of digital publisher steps down as company chair
NEW YORK – A co-founder of the online book publisher Open Road Integrated Media is…
Greenpeace court filing an admission of ‘lying,’ forest company charges
TORONTO – A forestry multinational that is suing Greenpeace under American racketeering laws alleges that…
US factory orders up 1.2 per cent in January
WASHINGTON – U.S. businesses increased their orders in January, although a key component that tracks…
The Latest: Fillon gets unanimous support from his party
PARIS – The Latest on France’s presidential campaign (all times local): 9:45 p.m. After days…
RCMP urges patience as it probes malicious emails at University of Moncton
MONCTON, N.B. – The RCMP moved to reassure the public Monday that it is “working…
Concerns over oilsands river contamination overstated, scientist says
EDMONTON – New research from the University of Alberta suggests concerns about contaminants in the…
Parents: Bar release of video of UConn student’s death
HARTFORD, Conn. – The parents of a University of Connecticut student who died after being…
‘Real men cry’: LeBron James says he cries at some movies
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is showing his sensitive side by admitting he cries during…
Lawmakers want feds to protect “Connecticut” shade tobacco
HARTFORD, Conn. – Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation want federal officials to enforce existing regulations…
Recent Kingston, Ont., overdoses may be linked to fentanyl, health official
KINGSTON, Ont. – Health officials and police are warning that counterfeit prescription medications and some…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, March 6 ——— NEW TRUMP TRAVEL BAN PROMPTS…
Libya militias who seized oil terminals aim to take Benghazi
BENGHAZI, Libya – Libyan militias that occupied two key oil terminals last week said Monday…
Mexican man arrested in El Salvador with $139,900
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Police in El Salvador have arrested a Mexican man and…
Latest: Rapper gives $1M to Chicago schools, blasts governor
CHICAGO – The Latest on Chance the Rapper and education funding for Chicago Public Schools…
Robert Osborne, genial face of TCM, dead at 84
NEW YORK – Robert Osborne, the genial face of Turner Classic Movies and a walking…
Ottawa constable facing manslaughter charge in 2016 death of Somali Canadian man
Ottawa’s police chief called for patience and respect Monday after one of his officers was…
McCartney hits high, pays tribute to George Michael in Paris
PARIS – The rocking soundtrack blasting out the lyrics “Stella’s On” had guests including Pamela…
US: 11 of 27 reef fish species in Hawaii are overfished
HONOLULU – U.S. officials say the first-ever assessment of Hawaii’s reef fish shows that 11…
HarperCollins asks Competition Tribunal to dismiss application in ebook case
TORONTO – HarperCollins is asking the Competition Tribunal to dismiss an application filed by the…
The Latest: Coroner: Missing Indianapolis woman drowned
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Latest on the death of an Indianapolis woman whose body was…
Trainer Casse not giving up on Classic Empire running in Kentucky Derby
Mark Casse hasn’t given up on Classic Empire taking a run at the Kentucky Derby.…
Vancouver police say suspect arrested, charged following weekend homicide
Vancouver police say a man has been charged after the fourth homicide in the city…
Media: Israel OK’s bill banning foreign boycott activists
JERUSALEM – Israeli media outlets reported Monday that parliament has approved a bill prohibiting entry…