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Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Saudi Arabia to end its Yemen…
Ransomware slows North Carolina county government to a crawl
A cyberattack slowed county government to a crawl Wednesday in North Carolina’s most populous metro…
Site C decision could come as early as Friday as B.C. NDP cabinet meets
VICTORIA – Officials in Premier John Horgan’s office say the government’s decision on the future…
Bolivia lawmakers vote to ease right abortion restrictions
LA PAZ, Bolivia – Bolivian lawmakers voted Wednesday to ease the country’s tight restrictions on…
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on…
Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc to begin treatment for leukemia
OTTAWA – Dominic LeBlanc was on his feet in question period Wednesday, cheerfully batting down…
Small risk of breast cancer seen with hormone contraceptives
CHICAGO – Modern birth control pills that are lower in estrogen have fewer side effects…
Italy man arrested on suspicion of poisoning entire family
ROME – A 27-year-old Italian has been arrested on suspicion he poisoned his entire family…
A Medicaid challenge: Poor health, but a drive to improve
WASHINGTON – It’s one of Medicaid’s challenges. While low-income people are more likely to struggle…
White House: Trump’s throat ‘was dry’
WASHINGTON – The White House said the president’s throat was merely dry when he seemed…
Canadian minister in scandal-roiled DC: abuse of women a top international issue
WASHINGTON – In a U.S. capital roiled by debates about the abuse of women, a…
Nova Scotia premier says extreme autism cases merit additional support
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says a “national conversation” on autism is needed,…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Manitoba premier promises to attract more investment to province
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is promising to attract more investment to the province…
Ohio awards $10M to boost opioid, addiction breakthroughs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio awarded $10 million in grants Thursday to six companies and a…
The Latest: Senate approves bill to avert shutdown
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the budget battle in Congress (all times local): 616 p.m.…
Prosecutors insist eye doc stole $136 million from Medicaid
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Either Dr. Salomon Melgen is one of the biggest Medicare…
Tents considered blessing for homeless in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Christine Wade found a haven in the tent she shared with six…
Citing health issues, Georges St-Pierre gives up UFC middleweight title
TORONTO – Citing health issues, Georges St-Pierre is giving up his newly won UFC middleweight…
Specialist wait times up in Canada, says study by free-enterprise think tank
VANCOUVER – A new study says Canadians are waiting longer than ever for specialist treatment,…
Landmark study shows military veterans at greater risk of suicide
OTTAWA – A landmark study from Veterans Affairs Canada appears to confirm what many have…
Settlement reached in lawsuit against hospital over unsterilized forceps
FREDERICTON – A tentative settlement of more than $1.2 million has been reached in a…
Jane Fonda uses 80th birthday to help others with fundraiser
ATLANTA – Even with all her fame and accolades, Jane Fonda struggled for years with…
Health Canada to beef up safety information on labels of prescription opioids
OTTAWA – Health Canada is planning to update labels on all prescription opioids to strengthen…