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Some of what was said Thursday about federal government’s new pot legislation
OTTAWA – Some quotes about the Liberal government’s cannabis legislation, introduced in the House of…
Democrats seek to resolve health payments on spending bill
WASHINGTON – Democrats are up in arms over President Donald Trump’s threats to deny payments…
Mayors want national standard on overdose death data, more action to addiction
VANCOUVER – Mayors from 13 cities across Canada are calling for a national standard on…
2 firms seek to prevent drugs’ use in Arkansas executions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Two pharmaceutical companies asked a federal judge Thursday to prevent Arkansas…
Filipinos re-enact Christ’s crucifixion in gory spectacle
SAN FERNANDO, Philippines – Several Filipino devotees were nailed to crosses in a re-enactment of…
Spain saves 73 migrants from 5 boats crossing from Africa
BARCELONA, Spain – Spanish rescue ships saved 73 migrants, including one pregnant woman, from five…
Man sues elevator company over mishap in condo; says he hurt leg in fall
TORONTO – A retiree who says he hurt his leg after tumbling from a malfunctioning…
Rod Carew’s new heart, kidney came from late NFL player
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew received a new heart…
UN chief warns that Libya risks a return to wide conflict
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that Libya risks a return to widespread conflict, citing the…
Trump’s flip-flops concern some supporters, but not others
WASHINGTON – What’s wrong with being flexible? All presidents change their minds. He’s only human.…
How American politics might be overhauled by a little-noticed procedural change
WASHINGTON – A potentially transformative event for American politics occurred a few days ago, gaining…
An author of GOP health bill gets rough reception back home
HOOD RIVER, Ore. – In the auditorium of his old middle school just blocks from…
Black Muslims aim for unity in challenging time for Islam
DEARBORN, Mich. – In her job as a refugee case manager, Fatimah Farooq would come…
The Latest: French send 1,000 Dunkirk migrants to new camps
BARCELONA, Spain – The Latest on immigration issues in Europe (all times local): 8:55 p.m.…
Rabbit rescues prepare for peak season, expecting Easter bunnies to be abandoned
Rabbit rescue organizations are preparing for an influx of surrendered and stray bunnies as Easter…
Patrolling western Mosul a weary grind for Iraqi police
MOSUL, Iraq – On the western side of Mosul, much of the fighting against Islamic…
Prince Harry shares emotional struggles after Diana’s death
LONDON – It is an image those who saw it will never forget: Prince William…
Teens’ thoughts on pot unchanged after legalization news, they say
TORONTO – Some teens say their likelihood of using weed hasn’t changed since the Liberal…
Dozens still missing in Sri Lankan garbage collapse; 30 dead
MEETOTAMULLA, Sri Lanka – Rescuers on Monday were digging through heaps of mud and trash…
Interior Health urges caution after ferry spills gear oil into Kootenay Lake
BALFOUR, B.C. – Health officials are urging people in British Columbia’s Interior to stay clear…
B.C. election: Key developments from Day Seven on the campaign trail
VANCOUVER – A look at some key developments from Day Seven of the B.C. election…
Lawmaker seeks study of polygamous sect’s South Dakota site
PIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota lawmaker frustrated with what he views as inaction over…
Doctor denies genital mutilation; judge keeps her locked up
DETROIT – A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls denied…
Bernie Sanders kicks off cross-country tour, wants change
PORTLAND, Maine – Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders gained roars of approval from a friendly…