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Vegas hospital advisory after mass shooting draws scrutiny
LAS VEGAS – A review of medical responses after the deadliest mass shooting in modern…
Accused Colorado Walmart shooter competent to stand trial
BRIGHTON, Colo. – A judge ruled Monday that a man charged with fatally shooting three…
Medical marijuana users set lobbying push on federal cannabis tax proposal
OTTAWA – Medical marijuana patients are bracing for an uphill battle in their bid to…
Gaza toll rises to 18, Israel rejects excessive force claims
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – Israel’s military rejected new allegations Monday of unlawful use of force…
Man says Fort McMurray wildfire saved his life by forcing weight loss
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Tony Bussey knew for a long time that his mammoth waistline…
Stock markets take a dive in first trading of Q2 as tariffs rattle investors
Toronto’s main stock index joined U.S. markets in a downward swing Monday as Chinese tariff…
Trump administration sues California over sales of US land
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday sued California over a law…
Gardening’s benefits jibe with today’s emphasis on wellness
Modern gardening isn’t just about growing plants — it’s part of a movement toward personal…
Hunger-striking Mapuche leader at death risk in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile – A Chilean doctor said Tuesday that a Mapuche indigenous leader sentenced to…
Saudis, UAE draw praise for pledging aid to Yemen
GENEVA – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates drew praise Tuesday at a U.N.…
Markets Right Now: Late rally sends US stock indexes higher
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m.…
Correction: Science Says-Coffee-Cancer Risk story
In a story March 30 about coffee and cancer risks, The Associated Press misspelled the…
Midlife ‘wealth shock’ may lead to death, study suggests
A big financial loss may shorten your life, a new study suggests. Middle-aged Americans who…
EPA chief’s job not assured after Trump’s praise – and ire
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump offered a measured gesture of support for the embattled head…
The Latest: Police say barricaded man in van is mentally ill
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Latest on a man arrested near a Colorado air force…
The Latest: Gov refuses to seek Medicaid funding by deadline
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Latest on Maine’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion (all times local): 6:25 p.m.…
Police arrest man who tried to enter Colorado Air Force base
DENVER – A man who barricaded himself inside a minivan with propane tanks strapped to…
The Latest: Palestinian envoy urges Security Council action
JERUSALEM – The latest on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (all times local): 3 a.m. The Palestinians’…
Long-hidden toxic waste endangers Serbia’s health, EU status
PANCEVO, Serbia – Dozens of rusty barrels and plastic tubs filled with a dark, oily…
A new concern for African vultures: bullet lead in carrion
JOHANNESBURG – Poaching, poisoning and other hazards have taken a heavy toll on Africa’s endangered…
US targets waiver letting California steer emissions limits
SAN FRANCISCO – Scott Pruitt, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, turned his sights…
In the news today, April 4
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, April 4 ——— CABINET MINISTER SHARES SEXUAL ASSAULT…
Martin Luther King: 50 years later, his mission not quite accomplished
WASHINGTON – Just across the street from the scene where Martin Luther King Jr. was…
Aboriginal activities stage Commonwealth Games protests
GOLD COAST, Australia – As an opening ceremony featuring symbolic tributes to Australia’s indigenous people…