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Liberals accused of diabetes tax grab with apparent benefit clawback
OTTAWA – Health groups joined forces on Sunday with the Conservative opposition to accuse the…
Waaah: Crying babies push same ‘buttons’ in mothers’ brains
NEW YORK – Crying babies push the same “buttons” in their mothers’ brains no matter…
‘He’s gone just like that:’ Man dies after walnut shells used at work site
EDMONTON – Justin Mathews had a lifelong nut allergy and was always careful, so his…
Warm weather may deprive some areas of vivid red fall colours: expert
Unseasonably warm weather in parts of Canada may deprive some areas of one of their…
The Latest: Judge questions request to save health subsidies
SAN FRANCISCO – The Latest on a lawsuit by California and other states over health…
Dave Roberts keeps Dodgers pointed toward World Series glory
LOS ANGELES – Dave Roberts’ first two years as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager have…
Iowa withdraws proposal to opt out of Affordable Care Act
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa officials withdrew a proposal Monday that sought to pull out…
Missing Ontario woman killed for role in love triangle, court hears
TORONTO – A Toronto woman who vanished five years ago was murdered — and her…
Heat, Santa Ana winds raise Southern California fire danger
LOS ANGELES – Records fell as temperatures soared into triple digits across Southern California on…
Murder trial starts for man who stoked US immigration debate
SAN FRANCISCO – A Mexican national who touched off a debate on illegal immigration when…
Ontario creating 1,200 new hospital beds across province to ease overcrowding
TORONTO – The Ontario government is spending $100 million to add hundreds of new beds…
Ducks’ Patrick Eaves recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, and…
Thousands of dishwashers recalled in Canada due to potential fire hazard
OTTAWA – Health Canada is issuing a recall notice for thousands of dishwashers that it…
College degrees can be a bargain abroad
For 18-year-old Liza Miezejeski, choosing the right college meant balancing her desire for adventure and…
University of Florida student falls from balcony, dies
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 20-year-old University of Florida student has died in a fall from…
VA touts private health care for vets but cost issues linger
WASHINGTON – Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin touted an overhaul plan Tuesday to give veterans…
US vaccine panel to discuss waning effectiveness, new shots
NEW YORK – Two years ago, George Green got stabbing pain and bad blisters around…
Woman who married at 11 seeks to change Florida marriage law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sherry Johnson was 11 years old when she was forced to marry…
GOP Sen. Flake, a vocal Trump critic, won’t seek re-election
WASHINGTON – Republican Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday he would not seek re-election next year,…
Notley says Catholic school sex-ed plan as advertised won’t ever be taught
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says an alternative sex education curriculum being crafted by…
What’s making news in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – — — COUNCILLOR INVESTIGATION CLOSED B.C.’s prosecution service says allegations involving Nanaimo’s city…
Mystery attacks chopping women’s hair raise panic in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India – Hundreds of young men — armed with knives, cricket bats and iron…
Federal court clears way for immigrant teen to get abortion
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for a 17-year-old immigrant…
The Latest: 2 Republican senators denounce Donald Trump
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump and Republican senators (all times EDT): 9…