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The Latest: Pain doctor apologizes for health care fraud
BOSTON – The Latest on a pain management doctor who federal prosecutors say prescribed opioids…
Suicide bombers strike Syrian capital as war enters 7th year
DAMASCUS, Syria – Suicide bombers hit the main judicial building and a restaurant in Damascus…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, March 15 ——— CANADIAN MAN ARRESTED IN MASSIVE…
Trump tax bill would have been slashed by his plans
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump campaigned for the presidency by pledging no tax cuts for the…
Alabama looks to become symbolic ‘right to life’ state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – There’s no sign of U.S. abortion law changing anytime soon, but Alabama…
GOP health overhaul puts pressure on state governments
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – The Republican health care plan means less money for states and…
Back at the Capitol, Texas congressmen wrap up road trip
WASHINGTON – Nearly 36 hours after it started, the bipartisan road trip has ended and…
The Latest: UN envoy says Syria attacks aim to spoil talks
BEIRUT – The latest on the developments in Syria and peace talks that have been…
GOP leaders acknowledge health bill changes, may delay vote
WASHINGTON – Their health care overhaul imperiled from all sides, the White House and top…
US claims for unemployment benefits slip by 2,000
WASHINGTON – Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a further indication of the…
Demi Lovato on 5 years sober: ‘It’s been quite the journey’
Demi Lovato is celebrating five years of sobriety. The 24-year-old singer celebrated with an Instagram…
Malaysia raises alert as bird flu virus hits more birds
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysian authorities raised an alert for a northeastern state after the…
Trump announces challenge to Obama-era fuel standards
YPSILANTI, Mich. – President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration will re-examine federal requirements…
Union for government workers accuses province of unfair labour practice
REGINA – The union representing Saskatchewan government workers has filed a complaint with the labour…
UN says half the people in Central African Republic need aid
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Half of the population in Central African Republic is in…
Supply line leak led to fire at Alberta oilsands facility, Syncrude says
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A fire that broke out at a Syncrude oilsands site in…
Chelsea Clinton writes children’s book, ‘She Persisted’
NEW YORK – Chelsea Clinton has written a children’s book, with a sharply worded title.…
South Sudan ambush on humanitarian aid convoy kills 2
JOHANNESBURG – An ambush on a humanitarian aid convoy in South Sudan has killed two…
Meningitis outbreak: Murder or public health tragedy?
BOSTON – Was it murder or a tragic public health outbreak? Prosecutors and defence attorneys…
Nunavut court approves legal funding for pedophile priest Eric Dejaeger
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A Nunavut court says public money should pay for a lawyer to…
Brazil yellow fever cases pass 400; more than 130 dead
SAO PAULO – Brazil’s Health Ministry says 424 people have been infected with yellow fever…
Manitoba Tory government now showing its ‘true colours’: analyst
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government served notice Thursday it is set to follow through…
The Latest: Montana House endorses budget on party lines
HELENA, Mont. – The Latest on the House floor debate on the Montana budget (all…
Trump’s budget boosts military but cuts GOP, Dem favourites
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s new $1.15 trillion budget would reshape America’s government with the…