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Senate GOP aiming for vote this month on health legislation
WASHINGTON – Senate GOP leaders plan to vote as soon as this month on major…
Nigeria first lady: President ‘recuperating fast’ in London
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s first lady says the president’s health is improving after he has…
Powerful new opioids, overdose deaths worry EU drug agency
LISBON, Portugal – Potent new synthetic opioids that mimic the effects of heroin and morphine…
New National WWII Museum exhibit looks at fight on homefront
NEW ORLEANS – A rusted fragment of the battleship USS Arizona sunk at Pearl Harbor,…
After Hamas decade, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
BEIT LAHIA, Palestinian Territory – Grim records mark the 10th anniversary of Hamas rule in…
Calls continue for probe of murder-suicide involving former Canadian soldier
HALIFAX – A suicide review may have been conducted after former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond…
Under Charlie Watson, Canada’s SetToDestroyX esports team on the rise
TORONTO – Charlie Watson has been riding the unpredictable wave of esports for seven years…
Almost 2,500 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses last year: data
OTTAWA – New data suggests almost 2,500 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2016 —…
The Latest: Trump proposes solar panels on border wall
WASHINGTON – The Latest on health care legislation (all times EDT): 6:15 p.m. President Donald…
Congressman-elect seeks extension for appearance on charge
HELENA, Mont. – Attorneys for U.S. Rep.-elect Greg Gianforte are asking a judge to extend…
Woman jailed in granddaughter’s slaying ruled sane in 2015
LOS ANGELES – A California woman suspected of fatally stabbing her 18-month-old granddaughter and wounding…
Spanish bank buyout showcases Europe’s new anti-crisis rules
MADRID – Spain’s Banco Santander is paying 1 euro to take over troubled rival Banco…
The Latest: No higher cancer rate in town with tainted wells
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. – The Latest on a New York state Health Department report showing…
After Pulse attack, gay Latino community seeks strength
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ricardo Negron never kissed his boyfriend in front of conservative relatives. Carlos…
Woman found sane by jury now accused of grandchild’s killing
LOS ANGELES – A California woman suspected of fatally stabbing her 1-year-old granddaughter and knifing…
‘Lift ambition’ on foreign aid for education, former Australian PM tells Canada
OTTAWA – Canada should step up its support for education in the developing world in…
Mexican prison riot brought under control, 7 dead
MEXICO CITY – An hours-long rolling gunbattle at a northern Mexico prison left seven dead…
House to act on VA accountability; Dems wary on private care
WASHINGTON – The House will vote next week on Senate-passed legislation to make firing employees…
Sharing the spotlight with Comey, GOP and Dem senators
WASHINGTON – Former FBI Director James Comey won’t be the only one in the spotlight…
Dominican officials jailed in case linked to Brazil scandal
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – A Cabinet minister in the Dominican Republic will remain in…
Trump promises ‘first-class’ infrastructure system for US
CINCINNATI – Dogged by allegations in Washington, President Donald Trump travelled to friendlier territory Wednesday…
India’s rising temperatures are already deadly, study shows
NEW DELHI – India is now two and a half times more likely to experience…
N.S. medical examiner open to inquiry in soldier’s death if hospital review weak
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s medical examiner says he’ll consider ordering a public inquiry into the…
Treatment at mental health facility was ‘torture,’ Ontario judge finds
An Ontario court has ruled that a provincial mental health facility ran therapeutic programs for…