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Bizarre behaviour by Georgia teacher preceded gun scare
ATLANTA – When a north Georgia high school teacher was charged this week with firing…
Ex-Colombia guerrilla leader hospitalized with chest pain
BOGOTA – The leader of Colombia’s once-largest guerrilla group who is now campaigning for president…
The Latest: Trump meets with NRA in Oval Office
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump, Congress and the gun debate (all times…
In the news today, March 2
Five stories in the news for Friday, March 2 ——— TRUMP URGED TO SPARE CANADA…
Azerbaijan: 25 die in morning fire at drug rehab centre
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Authorities in Azerbaijan say at least 25 people have been killed in…
Congress’ immigration push sputters as guns grab attention
WASHINGTON – It’s taken just two weeks for Washington’s immigration battle to fade from blistering…
Worst of bad US flu season finally over as illnesses decline
NEW YORK – The worst of the nation’s nasty flu season is finally over. The…
Saskatchewan deficit down to $595M, but diligence still needed: finance minister
REGINA – The Saskatchewan government’s latest fiscal update shows a dip in the provincial deficit…
The Latest: UN chief condemns terror attacks in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – The Latest on the attack in Burkina Faso’s capital (all times…
Deadly attacks by extremists strike Burkina Faso capital
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Islamic extremists struck the French Embassy and army headquarters in simultaneous…
US utilities find water pollution at coal ash dumps
BILLINGS, Mont. – Major utilities have found evidence of groundwater contamination at coal-burning power plants…
Australia urges Indonesia against showing cleric leniency
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Australia on Saturday urged Indonesia against any leniency toward the ideological leader…
Cuba ‘health attacks’ a puzzle; embassy cuts permanent
WASHINGTON – Citing mysterious “health attacks” in Havana, the United States says it is making…
Egypt’s health ministry says 9 killed in road accident
CAIRO – Egypt’s Health Ministry says a car crash has left nine people dead and…
Palestinians say Gaza farmer shot dead by Israeli troops
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – The Palestinian Health Ministry says a farmer has died after being…
Warrant: Wife of slain doctor claimed self-defence
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – A newly unsealed arrest warrant says a University of Connecticut scientist…
Florida lawmakers debate school-safety bill in rare session
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Senate agreed to advance a bill that would increase school…
Man and child dead, two injured after Halifax-area house fire: police
LOWER SACKVILLE, N.S. – A man and a child are dead and two others are…
Senate votes; West Virginia teachers say strike won’t end
Unions representing West Virginia teachers and service personnel said Saturday that they will stay out…
Dementia village coming to B.C. highlights need for diverse care options
VANCOUVER – The construction of specialized dementia care village in British Columbia that gives residents…
Indianapolis children’s museum opening $24.5M outdoor park
INDIANAPOLIS – The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis could see a big bump in attendance from…
Liberals pour more money into tax filing program for homeless, newcomers
OTTAWA – In just over a week, six volunteers will start filing up to 500…
Poland: Abortion rights focus of annual women’s rights march
WARSAW, Poland – Some 2,000 women with colorful banners have walked through Poland’s capital city…
West Virginia teachers: No raise, no school; strike goes on
Unions representing West Virginia teachers and service personnel say they will stay out on strike…