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Two groups of big U.S. shareholders in Sears Canada hire counsel to explore deal
TORONTO – Two groups of major U.S. shareholders in Sears Canada have hired legal counsel…
The Latest: NYC rail commuters survive 1st day of repairs
NEW YORK – The Latest on the commute as rail repairs begin in New York…
In Mexico, massacre of family underlines surging violence
COATZACOALCOS, Mexico – The bullet-riddled bodies of the Martinez children were found on a bloody…
UN envoy launches new round of Syria talks amid cease-fire
GENEVA – The U.N.’s envoy for Syria on Monday opened a new round of indirect…
Authorities warn of extreme heat in Balkans
BELGRADE, Serbia – Authorities in Serbia and Croatia warned citizens to stay out of the…
Man arrested in 2004 sexual assault of Florida woman
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – Police in Florida say they arrested a man as he was…
Under the covers: Sleep technology explodes
NEW YORK – Pillows that track your snoozing patterns? A bed that adjusts based on…
Ontario seeks public input on $15 minimum wage
TORONTO – Ontario’s bid to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour — a…
Fort McMurray helps B.C.: ‘Being through it, we know exactly what’s needed.”
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Seeing reports of the wildfire evacuations in British Columbia has brought…
Obama to appear at Democratic redistricting fundraiser
WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama will appear at a Democratic fundraiser in the nation’s…
Trump defends decision to have Ivanka sit in for him at G-20
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is defending a decision to have his daughter briefly sit…
UAE’s main state oil company eyes partnerships, share float
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates’ main state oil company said Monday…
City: No fine over veterans fundraiser despite viral claim
AUGUSTA, Maine – Officials say Maine’s capital city has been the target of misguided furor…
Hawaii farmers increase profits by offering tours
LIHUE, Hawaii – Many Hawaii farmers are boosting profits by offering tours of their operations.…
Bones found near wreckage of US bomber in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia – Divers have located human bones near the wreckage of a U.S. bomber…
Cogeco strikes biggest deal in 60-year history with US$1.4B MetroCast purchase
MONTREAL – Cogeco Communications inked the biggest acquisition in its 60-year history on Monday with…
Prominent Bahraini activist sentenced to 2 years prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – One of Bahrain’s most prominent activists was sentenced Monday to…
Andris Nelsons follows wife out of Met Opera’s ‘Tosca’
NEW YORK – Conductor Andris Nelsons has followed his wife in departing from the Metropolitan…
Panel in Poland cancels 2 restitution decisions found wrong
WARSAW, Poland – A Polish commission reviewing restitution of property seized by the state after…
Low-key FBI director pick would lead agency through tumult
WASHINGTON – The attorney selected to replace James Comey as FBI director is described by…
Supreme Court of Canada to announce if it will review Oland murder case
FREDERICTON – The Supreme Court of Canada will announce Thursday if it will review the…
Ashton Kutcher fires back at tabloid with sarcastic tweet
Ashton Kutcher had a quick explanation after a tabloid questioned why he was seen out…
Get enthusiastic for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ returning Oct. 1
NEW YORK – You can curb your skepticism. HBO has locked down Oct. 1 to…
Man charged with killing doctors in condo held without bail
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man charged with killing two engaged doctors in their luxury Boston…