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Malawi asks where president has gone; nearly a month away
LILONGWE, Malawi – Malawi’s president has been out of the country for almost a month,…
WHY IT MATTERS: Energy
WASHINGTON – THE ISSUE: Energy independence has been a goal of every president since Richard…
Images show addiction’s effect on kids, but to what end?
Widely shared, heartbreaking images of children dealing with the effects of their loved ones’ heroin…
Nova Scotia taxes have grown by $850 per capita since 2012: auditor general
HALIFAX – The amount of taxes collected from Nova Scotians has increased by about $850…
Democrat Dayton: Health law ‘no longer affordable’ for many
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s Democratic governor said Wednesday that the Affordable Care Act is…
Documents: Mental health organization never screened suspect
BURLINGTON, Vt. – A mental health organization that was asked to screen a man who…
Victoria top city for women in Canada, while Windsor, Ont., places last: report
TORONTO – A new study ranks Victoria as the best city to be a woman…
Calls mounting for federal government to speed up judicial appointments
CALGARY – Calls are mounting for Ottawa to swiftly appoint more judges after a first-degree…
Public safety and justice ministers discuss pot legalization, aboriginal inquiry
HALIFAX – The inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women and the way forward on…
Thailand’s king, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies
BANGKOK – King Bhumibol Adulyadej, revered in Thailand as a demigod, a humble father figure…
Condoms sent to Ayotte say: ‘Protect Yourself From Trump’
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Women’s health advocates have delivered hundreds of condoms to Republican U.S. Sen.…
Poles protest ruling party chief’s anti-abortion proposal
WARSAW, Poland – Women and men who support abortion rights have staged a new protest…
Animal advocates push ban in NYC on exotic circus animals
NEW YORK – If some New York City officials and animal advocates prevail, there’ll be…
NTSB: Driver sped up moments before Oklahoma parade crash
TULSA, Okla. – The woman accused of driving her car into spectators at Oklahoma State…
Blue Bell: Testing helps create safe treats post-2015 recall
HOUSTON – In the wake of another recall of its ice cream products, Blue Bell…
Likely impact of Thai king’s death on economy unclear
BANGKOK – Thailand’s stock market and currency were shaken as long-ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s health…
A look at prominent members of Thailand’s royal family
A look at the most prominent members of the Thai royal family: — KING BHUMIBOL…
Alberta union prepares for biggest round of contract talks with right to strike
EDMONTON – Alberta’s largest union is in no hurry to use its newly won right…
Hospital faulted for removing kidney from wrong patient
WORCESTER, Mass. – An investigation has found that a surgeon at a Massachusetts hospital removed…
The Latest: Thais grieve for late king as a beloved father
BANGKOK – The Latest on the mourning for Thailand’s King Bhumibol (all times local): 8:30…
South Sudan starves as aid blocked, money spent on fighting
AWEIL, South Sudan – The mother faced an anguished decision: choosing which of her children…
The Latest: Suspect in crash that killed 5 pleads not guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Latest on the Vermont man charged with murder in the wrong-way…
Nigeria’s president says wife ‘belongs to my kitchen’
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s first lady has openly questioned her husband’s work and said she…
Goalie Price to sit out second game with flu as Canadens visit Senators
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will sit out at least one more game with a…