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Ontario Liberals take aim at NDP as third party endorsed by teachers’ union
TORONTO – After months of painting the Ontario election as a two-horse race, the governing…
Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway
SEATTLE – Nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors who responded to a survey say they’ve…
California counties sue drug makers over opioid epidemic
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Dozens of California counties are suing drug makers and pharmacy chains that…
Nurse charged in death of former Trump adviser’s father
PHILADELPHIA – A nurse was charged Thursday in the death of the father of President…
Is 92 too old to lead? Malaysia’s Mahathir doesn’t think so
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The longtime strongman was born when silent films still packed movie…
Delaware becomes first state to fully ban child marriage
DOVER, Del. – Delaware has become the first state in the nation to completely ban…
Brother of Florida school shooting suspect going to Virginia
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The brother of Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz can serve…
Health Dept: 2nd New Orleans measles case unrelated to 1st
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana’s Department of Health has confirmed a second case of measles in…
The Latest: Israel army says car rams into West Bank soldier
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – The Latest on Palestinian protests in Gaza that turned deadly when…
Aide who said McCain is ‘dying’ still works at White House
WASHINGTON – The White House on Friday declined to condemn comments made by a special…
Ford, Horwath spar in northern debate as Wynne defends her record
PARRY SOUND, Ont. – As the Tories push to make inroads into Ontario’s north, their…
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Friday as health care company gains outweighed…
The Latest: Trump unveils plan to reduce drug prices
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce drug prices (all times…
Few teeth in Trump’s prescription to reduce drug prices
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s long-promised plan to bring down drug prices, unveiled Friday, would…
Brown faces California budget fight as surplus grows
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Gov. Jerry Brown faces a bruising fight with the Legislature over…
Ireland’s leader apologizes for cervical cancer scandal
LONDON – Ireland’s leader has apologized for a scandal over inaccurate cervical cancer screening tests…
Doug Ford’s campaign defends ‘take care of our own’ comment on immigration
TORONTO – Facing criticism for suggesting Ontario has to “take care of our own” before…
The Latest: Alaska gov: No plans to call a special session
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Latest on the extended Alaska legislative session (all times local): 3:05…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Insider Q&A: Insurers look beyond medical bills to cut costs
Health insurers are moving beyond medical claims. They want to know if you have a…
British ex-culture secretary Tessa Jowell dies at 70
LONDON – Tessa Jowell, the former British culture secretary who played a key role in…
Grandfather suspected in Australia mass shooting
CANBERRA, Australia – A 61-year-old farmer is suspected of carrying out Australia’s worst mass shooting…
In the news today, May 14
Four stories in the news for Monday, May 14 ——— FLOOD FEARS RISING AGAIN IN…
Cuban culture spotlighted by Kennedy Center festival
WASHINGTON – Renewed tensions between the U.S. and Cuba aren’t stopping the John F. Kennedy…