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Retreating after Trump tweet, GOP won’t gut ethics office
WASHINGTON – The new GOP era in Washington got off to a messy start Tuesday…
The Latest at CES: From drones to A.I., top CES 2017 trends
LAS VEGAS – The Latest on CES gadget show in Las Vegas (all times local):…
Thai PM plans driving crackdown after deadly van crash
BANGKOK – Thailand’s prime minister vowed Wednesday to crack down on the country’s private van…
George Kosana, sheriff in ‘Night of the Living Dead,’ dies
George Kosana, who played the beefy Sheriff McClelland in the 1968 cult zombie film, “Night…
Review: ‘The Beautiful Dead’ by Belinda Bauer
“The Beautiful Dead” (Atlantic Monthly Press), by Belinda Bauer Art, obsession and the pull between…
Obama racial legacy: Pride, promise, regret – and deep rift
CHICAGO – He entered the White House a living symbol, breaking a colour line that…
Calgary Bishop Fred Henry says he’s resigning early for health reasons
CALGARY – The man who has led Calgary’s Catholic community for two decades says he’s…
Correction: Bishop Thomas Dupre stories
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – In stories on Nov. 24, 2014; Dec. 1, 2014; and Jan. 2,…
Troubled Nova Scotia veteran, family found dead: ‘There is a huge sense of loss’
UPPER BIG TRACADIE, N.S. – Aaliyah Desmond celebrated her 10th birthday three days after Christmas.…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Jan. 4 AFGHAN VETERAN AMONG 4 DEAD AT…
Nova Scotia shootings underscore need for better veterans’ services: ombudsman
OTTAWA – Canada’s military watchdog urged the federal government Wednesday to do more for soldiers…
NC governor pledges to expand Medicaid, despite state law
RALEIGH, N.C. – Setting up more conflict with the Republican-led legislature, new North Carolina Democratic…
Atlantic City mayor urges Icahn to sell ex-Taj Mahal casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City’s mayor is calling on billionaire investor Carl Icahn to…
GOP House panel: Halt federal money for Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON – A Republican-run House panel created to investigate Planned Parenthood and the world of…
Four stories in the news today, Jan. 5
Four stories in the news for Thursday, Jan. 5 ——— TORONTO TO RELEASE DECEMBER HOME…
‘Moving away from the fear factor:’ Bringing insects into mainstream diets
TORONTO – Imagine grabbing a mealworm powder smoothie for breakfast, snacking on chocolate chip and…
Mexican veterinarians sue Idaho dairy for human trafficking
BOISE, Idaho – Six Mexican veterinarians who say they were recruited to work at an…
Analysis: Health care battle could decide balance of power
WASHINGTON – The messaging battle is on over repealing and replacing President Barack Obama’s health…
Flooding disrupts transit, spoils holidays in south Thailand
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – Flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least five people, disrupted…
The Latest: Sununu priorities include high costs, drug abuse
CONCORD, N.H. – The Latest on Gov. Chris Sununu inauguration (all times local): 12:15 p.m.…
Trump’s deportation vow spurs California farmers into action
FRESNO, Calif. – Days after Donald Trump won the White House vowing to deport millions…
New advice: Peanuts in baby’s diet can prevent scary allergy
WASHINGTON – New parents, get ready to feed your babies peanut-containing foods — starting young…
Trump is using campaign-style name-calling on Congress
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump is shifting the name-calling that helped drive his campaign victories…
Manitoba finance minister says law on public-sector wages will go ahead
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s union leaders have failed to convince Finance Minister Cameron Friesen to back…