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Police say Texas officer’s killer likely gunned down 2nd man
DALLAS – A gunman who mortally wounded a suburban Dallas police officer likely killed a…
The Latest: Trump aims to reduce drug costs under Medicare
WASHINGTON – The Latest on proposals by President Donald Trump and in the Senate budget…
Karoake mics and speakers recalled due to overheating danger
TORONTO – Certain karaoke microphones and speakers sold through Walmart Canada are being recalled because…
Florida woman: Airline told me to flush pet hamster
MIAMI – A Florida woman says an airline told her to flush her hamster down…
Public health workers from Virginia deploy to Virgin Islands
FAIRFAX, Va. – Environmental health specialists from Virginia are heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands…
Kentucky hopes website will track Medicaid work requirements
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky became the first state with a work requirement for Medicaid, and…
Mulroney highlights family, business acumen as she runs for Ontario Tories
TORONTO – Caroline Mulroney highlighted her mother’s teachings on conservatism, her grandparents’ immigrant background, and…
National Guard helping after chemicals found in town’s wells
DOVER, Del. – Gov. John Carney has authorized the National Guard to assist residents of…
Ont. Progressive Conservative platform in limbo as candidates rethink carbon tax
TORONTO – All three candidates vying to lead Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have distanced themselves from…
Trump to nominate Jim Carroll as next drug czar
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has tapped deputy White House chief of staff Jim Carroll…
Wyoming secretary of state resigns amid misconduct claims
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s secretary of state, a potential 2018 candidate for governor, resigned Friday…
Experts renew call for challenge changes, jury lists with more Indigenous names
Some legal experts and Indigenous advocates say the trial of a Saskatchewan farmer accused of…
The Latest: Trudeau meets with California’s top leaders
SAN FRANCISCO – The Latest on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to California (all…
On drug costs, modest steps follow Trump’s big promises
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump makes big promises to reduce prescription drug costs, but his…
States look to lower drug costs, consider Canadian imports
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Lawmakers in more than two-thirds of the states are considering ways to…
Court to hear former N.S. child refugee’s request to pause deportation: lawyer
HALIFAX – A Federal Court will hear a request to temporarily stop the deportation of…
B.C. researchers develop cheaper, faster microscope for testing molecules
VANCOUVER – A new, cheaper microscope developed at a university in British Columbia has the…
In the news today, Feb. 12
Five stories in the news for Monday, Feb. 12 ——— CANADA GETS GOLD IN PYEONGCHANG…
Man chased by raccoon believed to be infected; several animals being tested
Toronto police and the city’s animal services department say multiple raccoons have been rounded up…
Rio kicks off Carnival parade with anti-establishment tone
RIO DE JANEIRO – There are some Brazilians who probably aren’t finding much to enjoy…
Matthew McConaughey hails Nick Foles in newspaper ad
AUSTIN, Texas – Matthew McConaughey is congratulating fellow Texan and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles…
Police: Man fatally stabs girlfriend, stabs parents
NEEDHAM, Mass. – A 24-year-old Massachusetts man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and then…
Bar brawl? McConnell, Schumer at odds over the best bourbon
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Add bourbon to the list of things Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck…
Agency-by-agency highlights of Trump’s 2019 budget
WASHINGTON – Highlights from President Donald Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2019. ___ Defence Trump’s…