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Stock markets finish flat as Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged
TORONTO – A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to stand pat as expected on…
After walkabout, escaped bobcat Ollie nonchalantly returns
WASHINGTON – After a two-plus day walkabout in the leafy wilds of northwest Washington, an…
Spokesman: Congolese opposition leader Tshisekedi dies at 84
KINSHASA, Congo – Congo’s opposition icon Etienne Tshisekedi, who pushed for democratic reforms for decades…
AP: Gorsuch case review shows he’s no crusader on abortion
NEW YORK – On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to appoint a crusading…
Trump’s VA pick pledges to save beleaguered agency
WASHINGTON – Physician David Shulkin headed toward likely confirmation as President Donald Trump’s veterans affairs…
Dems in Trump states face pressure on Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump presses for Senate confirmation of his Supreme Court nominee,…
The Latest: Smart thanks police after incident at appearance
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Latest on an Indiana man charged with punching a police…
‘You get used to eating packets of butter’: Racewalker Dunfee on high-fat diet
TORONTO – On the days Evan Dunfee hasn’t ingested enough fat, he’ll melt butter in…
Man accused of punching officer at Elizabeth Smart event
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – An 80-year-old man is accused of punching a police officer who…
Repeal of health law could mean women pay more for less
WASHINGTON – From a return to higher premiums based on gender, to gaps in coverage…
Senate on track to confirm Trump’s VA pick
WASHINGTON – Physician David Shulkin headed toward likely confirmation as President Donald Trump’s veterans affairs…
Knights of Malta acknowledge damage from Vatican showdown
ROME – The Knights of Malta religious order is seeking to move beyond its showdown…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended January 29th. FICTION 1. “Never Never” by James Patterson and Candice…
Brazil: 90 pct of most at-risk for yellow fever vaccinated
SAO PAULO – Ninety per cent of people living in the areas most affected by…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Feb. 2 ——— THOUSANDS MOURN VICTIMS OF MOSQUE…
Trump pledges to end political limits on churches
WASHINGTON – Declaring that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to…
LA Olympic bid touts predictability in an era of uncertainty
Los Angeles Olympic planners competing for the 2024 Games promised Thursday to help restore credibility…
Activists cheer exit of Gambia leader, an anti-gay ‘icon’
ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire – In August 2014, Jamu Camara was at home with her girlfriend…
Former pro player J.P. Darche is fine with his kids playing football
Jean-Philippe Darche knows all about the football’s concussion debate. He played professionally for nine seasons…
Trump’s hardline views prompt nonprofits to reject aid money
WASHINGTON – Non-profit groups are rejecting federal grant money to combat violent extremism because of…
Activity at US services companies slipped in January
WASHINGTON – The pace of growth for U.S. services companies slipped a tad in January,…
Celine Dion launches fashion collection with Montreal-based The Bugatti Group
MONTREAL – Celine Dion is teaming up with a Montreal-based company for her foray into…
Southern California school closes due to contagious illness
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A Southern California school closed Friday to try to halt further…
Super Bowl advertisers tread carefully in divisive climate
NEW YORK – Super Bowl advertisers are treading carefully this year to avoid alienating customers…