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Scientists ID tiny prehistoric sea worm with 50 head spines
WASHINGTON – Long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth, a bizarre creature with a Venus flytrap-like…
Grand jury: Driver was texting when she killed 2 teen girls
AKRON, Ohio – An Ohio woman has been indicted on charges she was texting when…
US services firms register slowest growth in nearly a year
WASHINGTON – U.S. services firms grew last month at the slowest pace since August 2016,…
Former head of veterans hospital in nation’s capital fired
WASHINGTON – The former director of the veterans hospital in the nation’s capital has been…
Special education teacher faces new sexual assault charges
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A special education teacher awaiting a sexual-assault trial in Connecticut faces new…
Chile Congress OKs bill to legalize abortion in some cases
SANTIAGO, Chile – Chilean lawmakers have approved a bill that would legalize abortion in limited…
Air France expands North Korea no-go zone after missile test
PARIS – Air France has expanded the area around North Korea ruled off-limits for its…
Bieber won’t be cited after hitting photographer with truck
LOS ANGELES – Police say Justin Bieber will not be charged for accidentally hitting a…
Thousands march in Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade
JERUSALEM – Thousands of revelers are marching in Jerusalem’s gay pride parade amid tight security.…
The Latest: Labor sec’y says balance required in immigration
WASHINGTON – The Latest on legislation, embraced by President Donald Trump, that would change immigration…
NBC to foster female directors with initiative for its shows
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – NBC aims to boost the number of female directors on its…
South Carolina eclipse tips: Don’t look at sun while driving
COLUMBIA, S.C. – “Don’t look at the sun while driving.” That may seem like common…
Struggle between motorcycle gangs rattles New Mexico capital
SANTA FE, N.M. – Police in tourist-friendly Santa Fe, New Mexico, increased patrols and surveillance…
The Latest: GOP senators say ‘nope’ to Trump tweet on Russia
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Russia sanctions bill signed by President Donald Trump(all times…
North Dakota gets no takers on old governor’s mansion
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota governor’s mansion will meet the wrecking ball after no…
Norman Rockwell Museum building considered as pot dispensary
RUTLAND, Vt. – A father and son are considering the Norman Rockwell Museum property in…
Mexico seizes jaguar that was being walked in a park
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s environmental protection agency seized a nearly full-grown jaguar that had been…
Argentina court upholds closure of probe targeting president
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – A court in Argentina is upholding a decision to close a…
New Westminster, B.C., police officer faces sexual assault charge
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A police officer in British Columbia has been charged with sexual…
Child and spousal support enforcement program needs scrutiny: B.C. auditor
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s auditor general says the province isn’t getting the best value for…
The Latest: Lewandowski avoids answering about payday lender
CLEVELAND – The Latest on former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and his business interests…
Review: In ‘The Dark Tower,’ franchise visions fall flat
Ah, August. It’s that time of year when you can head to your local multiplex…
Warnings issued as heat wave hits parts of Romania; 1 dead
BUCHAREST, Romania – Meteorologists in Romania on Thursday issued a warning about unusually high temperatures,…
Former Quebec cabinet minister Jacques Daoust dead at 69
MONTREAL – Former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister Jacques Daoust, who quit politics because of controversy…