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Ann Patchett writing book about women’s voting rights
NEW YORK – Ann Patchett is working on a book that combines historical research, personal…
What we currently know about the global cyberattack
NEW YORK – As danger from a global cyberattack that hit some 150 nations continues…
Sotheby’s sells pink, blue diamond earrings for about $51M
GENEVA – Sotheby’s sold a pair of pear-shaped diamond earrings at a hammer price of…
Resolute U.S. racketeering lawsuit against Greenpeace moved to California
TORONTO – A racketeering lawsuit launched by multinational forestry giant Resolute Forest Products against Greenpeace…
Messier looking for ways to get kids back into the game of hockey
TORONTO – Hockey equipment has come a long way since Mark Messier used magazines as…
Clashes in Greece as thousands protest austerity
ATHENS, Greece – An anti-austerity rally in Greece’s capital turned violent Wednesday as a general…
Cineplex eyes smaller markets for Rec Room entertainment complexes
TORONTO – Cineplex is planning to expand its Rec Room complexes that include eateries, live…
Oilfield services M&A picks up as battered drillers seek lower costs, scale
CALGARY – Canadian drillers and other oilfield service providers have stepped up merger and acquisition…
AP Exclusive: The final days of the Ringling Bros. circus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – An elephant stretches its trunk through a window to soothe a sick…
Ford to cut 1,400 jobs in North America and Asia
DETROIT – Ford — facing heavy costs for new technology and slowing U.S. car sales…
Google rolling out arsenal of services, gadgets
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google provided a look at its latest digital offerings, with a…
Workers at Toronto marijuana dispensary Canna Clinic join Unifor, union says
TORONTO – Workers at a medical marijuana dispensary in Toronto’s east end have joined Unifor,…
Talks on airplane laptop ban end with no ban, more talks
BRUSSELS – Talks on a proposed U.S. ban on laptops and tablets in flights from…
Stock markets plunge amid uncertainty swirling around Donald Trump
TORONTO – The Toronto Stock Exchange had its biggest loss of the year as North…
First Nations vow to use courts and other means if necessary to stop Keystone XL
CALGARY – A coalition of aboriginal groups from Canada and the U.S. has signed a…
CBS pairs ‘Big Bang’ & spin-off; O’Brien re-ups with TBS
NEW YORK – “Young Sheldon” and his grown-up version on “The Big Bang Theory” will…
With waiver, US lets Iran keep getting benefits of nuke deal
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration took a key step Wednesday toward preserving the Obama-era nuclear…
Jhumpa Lahiri wins Malamud Award for short-story excellence
NEW YORK – Two short fiction collections by Jhumpa Lahiri have convinced prize judges that…
Donald Trump Jr., Dubai business partner discuss ‘new ideas’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Donald Trump Jr. travelled to Dubai and met a billionaire…
Weaver says Greens will fight pipeline, calls Clark’s Liberals ‘reckless’
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s three Green members will use their increased political clout to fight…
Infrastructure bank may avoid projects with too much financial risk, Sohi says
OTTAWA – The government’s new agency for financing major construction projects might take a pass…
House speaker promises tax overhaul this year despite chaos
WASHINGTON – House Speaker Paul Ryan insisted on Thursday that Congress will overhaul the U.S.…
Sesame Street, SeaWorld plan more joint parks
ORLANDO, Fla. – Muppets fans are going to have more places to ask the question,…
Judge denies release of 38 Studios grand jury records
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Rhode Island judge has denied a request to release secret grand…