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Toronto film fest adds guest speakers, more Rising Stars
TORONTO – Glenn Close and Armie Hammer will be among the guest speakers at this…
Wal-Mart says it has gained market share in Canada
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says its Canadian stores gained market share against rivals…
French President Macron backs anti-racism movement in US
PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron is offering his support to anti-racism protesters in what…
Brother of Pole implicated kidnap plot to fight extradition
LONDON – The brother of a Polish man suspected of kidnaping a British model will…
Anti-Muslim Australian senator wears burqa in Parliament
CANBERRA, Australia – An Australian senator provoked an angry backlash from lawmakers by wearing a…
Veterans get expanded college assistance under Trump
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Military veterans are getting unlimited access to college assistance under legislation President…
Australian court: Refugee camp in Papua New Guinea is legal
SYDNEY, Australia – Australia’s highest court ruled on Thursday that the country’s policy of sending…
Ex-Rhode Island House speaker begins stay at halfway house
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – A former Rhode Island House speaker is beginning his stay at a…
Production delays lead Katy Perry to change tour dates; will launch in Montreal
NEW YORK – Katy Perry says she’s pushing back the start of her new tour…
Cash family: Keep Johnny’s name away from ‘hateful ideology’
NASHVILLE – The children of Johnny Cash are asking white supremacists and other hate groups…
Nova Scotia’s Liberal government to table budget shelved by election Sept. 26
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Liberal government will next month re-introduce a budget shelved because of…
Graves to be moved after 40 years under a Kentucky road
FREEBURN, Ky. – A Kentucky county has pledged to support a family’s reunion with its…
The Latest: Maine Dems chair criticizes LePage over comments
PORTLAND, Maine – The Latest on Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s comments that both sides are…
German court orders stabbing suspect to mental hospital
BERLIN – A German court has ordered a 28-year-old man accused of stabbing four people…
Canadian schools reluctant to embrace later bell times despite mounting research
TORONTO – A wave of international research suggesting delaying high school start times would have…
Egypt blocks access to website of group supporting media
CAIRO – Egypt has blocked internet access to the website of an international media watchdog…
Dubuque officials pitch ideas for new look for the city
DUBUQUE, Iowa – City officials in Dubuque are pitching ideas to improve life for residents.…
Ex-Esurance worker alleges discrimination in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A former Esurance call centre worker in South Dakota is suing…
Peer pressure, applied well, boosts financial health
When you’re training for a fitness goal, a workout buddy can be your best asset.…
The Latest: France issues list of products with tainted eggs
COPENHAGEN – The Latest on the scandal in Europe over eggs, poultry and egg products…
Shania Twain to tour next year, with stops in several Canadian cities
TORONTO – Shania Twain has announced plans for a 2018 tour. The Canadian country-pop superstar…
Green party selects candidate for upcoming Vancouver civic byelection
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver community advocate will make a second attempt to win a city…
Romania: woman, 3 children killed crossing railway line
BUCHAREST, Romania – A pregnant woman and her three young children were killed Thursday when…
Latest: Authorities ID man who plunged from LA port crane
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on a car theft suspect who fell of a crane…