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The Latest: Judge tosses public abortion-funding challenge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Latest on a lawsuit over publicly funded abortions in Illinois (all…
As West Coast fights homelessness, kindness is contentious
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Mohammed Aly does not see why he shouldn’t try to ease the…
Planned Parenthood unveils ‘My Body, My Choice’ plate
LINCOLN, Neb. – A group that supports abortion rights has unveiled a new Nebraska license…
10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
Foot in mouth? Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister talks about his ‘rough edges’
WINNIPEG – With a quip about a woman’s high heels at a business luncheon, Manitoba…
UK considers ‘drunk tanks’ to ease strain on health services
LONDON – British health officials are considering turning to so-called drunk tanks to ease the…
Nova Scotia premier likens doctor recruitment to ‘squeezing a balloon’
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s premier likens doctor recruitment in his province to “squeezing a balloon.”…
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple apologized for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said…
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple apologized for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said…
New Brunswick opioids death toll at 19 through September, health officials say
FREDERICTON – At least 19 people in New Brunswick died from opioid overdoses during the…
Israel retaliates to Gaza rocket attack, no injuries
JERUSALEM – Israel’s military retaliated to rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip on Friday with…
Legislation barring food marketing for kids likely to pass in new year
OTTAWA – A bill designed to curtail food and beverage marketing aimed at kids is…
Federal judge: Houston can clear out homeless tent cities
HOUSTON – A federal judge has cleared the way for Houston city officials to enforce…
Inuk woman back in hospital after being discharged amid transplant controversy
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – An Inuk activist from Labrador is back in hospital with pancreatitis…
Most popular baby names in B.C. in 2017 include Benjamin and Olivia
VICTORIA – The name Benjamin is poised to become the most popular moniker for boys…
Attorney: Woman accused of dismembering husband was abused
AKRON, Ohio – A defence attorney says an Ohio woman accused of fatally shooting her…
Health Canada seeks data from Claire’s analysis of kids makeup for asbestos
TORONTO – Health Canada says it has requested to see testing data from Claire’s Stores…
Price of oil cruises past US$60 mark, as TSX retreats from record-setting pace
TORONTO – Crossing the US$60 oil barrier wasn’t enough to steer the Toronto stock index…
Argentina ‘dirty war’ killer gets house arrest
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – An 88-year-old former police officer serving a life sentence for crimes…
Videos show Egypt’s church gunman calmly walking away
CAIRO – Video clips circulating on social media on Saturday show the gunman who opened…
Liberia president-elect calls for foreign investments
MONROVIA, Liberia – George Weah gave his first public address as Liberia’s president-elect Saturday, telling…
Egyptian couple in N Carolina gives birth to quadruplets
WILMINGTON, N.C. – An Egyptian couple visiting North Carolina on a tourist visa are staying…
Angry at Trump, North Carolina Democrats hope for 2018 gains
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Democrats say they are beginning 2018 energized and intent on…
Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2017
They made music that inspired legions of fans. Rock ‘n’ roll founding fathers Chuck Berry…