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Research needed on impact of microplastics on B.C. shellfish industry: study
VICTORIA – A scientific study that found high levels of microplastics in the ocean near…
The Latest: Texas victim’s mother speaks out for gun control
AUSTIN, Texas – The Latest on the mass shooting at a Texas high school (all…
Ecuadorian Villagers lose fight to have Chevron Canada pay US$9.5 billion
TORONTO – The Canadian subsidiary of U.S.-based oil giant Chevron Corp. cannot be held liable…
Texas governor supports 2 small gun rules after shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he could support stronger regulations for…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump launches probe into auto imports, possible tariffs WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on…
In the news today, May 24
Six stories in the news for Thursday, May 24 ——— FEDS BLOCK $1.5-BILLION AECON TAKEOVER…
Canadians confused about GM foods, support mandatory labelling: study
HALIFAX – The vast majority of Canadians believe genetically modified foods should have to be…
Saskatchewan First Nations group releases suicide prevention plan
WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s painfully high Indigenous suicide rates call out for…
Something’s missing in HBO’s new film on John McCain’s life
NEW YORK – The words “Donald Trump” are not heard anywhere in HBO’s new documentary…
Ethics complaint filed over Gianforte assault
HELENA, Mont. – The head of the Montana Democratic Party on Thursday asked for a…
Official: Review finds 4,900 untested rape kits in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – There are close to 4,900 untested rape kits in Missouri, and…
Brewery told to stop making beer with hemp-derived extract
SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. officials have ordered a San Francisco brewery to stop producing a…
Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have reached 31; 9 deaths
KINSHASA, Congo – Congo’s fight to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak has authorities crossing…
Toddler dies after going missing from B.C. daycare, found in swimming pool
MISSION, B.C. – A 23-month-old child has died in Mission, B.C., after she was reported…
China sets trial for dissident who chronicled rights abuses
BEIJING – A Chinese dissident who founded a website documenting rights abuses will be tried…
From snipers to moms: World War II exhibit focuses on women
NATICK, Mass. – The terrors of World War II impacted most of the world’s women,…
Health care CEOs lead the way in pay
The highest pay packages go to CEOs at health care companies. For the second time…
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning calls for radical transformation of society
MONTREAL – Chelsea Manning, the former U.S. soldier who became famous after she was imprisoned…
Gaza officials: 86 hurt by Israeli fire in border protest
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – Gaza’s Health Ministry says dozens of Palestinians were hurt along the…
Regulator investigating Halifax chiropractor’s posts on vaccination
HALIFAX – A Halifax chiropractor is under investigation by a provincial regulator for social media…
Trump to sign measures to help terminal patients, veterans
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump intends to sign separate measures in the coming weeks to…
Dominique Anglade denies rumours she’s mobilizing to lead Quebec Liberals
MONTREAL – A senior member of Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard’s cabinet flatly denied Friday she…
Bill to create health care price controls in California dies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A proposal to create government price controls in California for surgeries, hospital…
Texas school shooting victim family sues attacker’s parents
AUSTIN, Texas – The family of one of the students killed in a Texas high…