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Boys, coach in stable health after 10 days lost in Thai cave
MAE SAI, Thailand – The 12 boys and soccer coach found in a partially flooded…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Boys, coach in stable health after 10 days lost in Thai cave MAE SAI, Thailand…
Fertilizing 101: It’s not as complicated as you might think
Every garden needs periodic fertilization. “Designer” fertilizers are available for some kinds of plants, and…
Chromeo cancels Australian tour to focus on ‘health and well being’
TORONTO – Chromeo says they’re scrapping three Australian shows this month to focus on their…
Measles spreads in Brazil after cases come from Venezuela
SAO PAULO – A measles outbreak is growing in Brazil after cases were imported from…
Rising air ambulance bills hit patients with added shock
A helicopter trip to a hospital may not be the only shock a patient faces…
Doctor’s retirement marks end of Guam abortion providers
HAGATNA, Guam – Guam no longer has physicians performing abortions following the recent retirement of…
Police: Officers who shot man at clinic showed restraint
Baltimore’s acting police chief says officers involved in last week’s shooting of a knife-wielding man…
Boats and bacteria: Urban waterways offer fun with risks
DES MOINES, Iowa – As someone who has spent countless hours rowing along the Des…
Correction: Police Shooting-Maryland story
BALTIMORE – In a story July 2 about Baltimore police shooting a man on the…
Public invited to watch carving of totem pole to be symbol of reconciliation
VICTORIA – The Royal BC Museum in Victoria is teaming up with the Health Ministry…
Ex-Ecuador president ordered jailed after missing court date
QUITO, Ecuador – An Ecuadoran judge ordered Tuesday that former President Rafael Correa, who is…
Trump conducts more Supreme Court interviews, hears concerns
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump spoke with three more potential Supreme Court candidates on Tuesday…
Canadian Cancer Society turns around finances after cutting excess fat post-merger
TORONTO – The Canadian Cancer Society says last year’s merger with the Canadian Breast Cancer…
Six dead in Montreal as much of Canada remains under blanket of hot, humid air
Montreal health officials are blaming the heavy heat and humidity for at least six deaths…
In the news today, July 4
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, July 4 ——— OTTAWA JULY 4TH PARTY TO…
The Latest: Columbus statue protest over migrant deaths
BARCELONA, Spain – The Latest on migration into Europe (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Activists…
Greece to extradite Georgian suspected crime boss to France
THESSALONIKI, Greece – Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head…
UN experts fear for health of Liu Xiaobo’s detained widow
GENEVA – A group of U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the health…
60 migrants refused by Italy and Malta arrive in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain – A rescue ship carrying 60 migrants arrived Wednesday in a Spanish port…
Norovirus-like illness reported at Westgate Las Vegas resort
LAS VEGAS – Nevada health officials are investigating what appears to be a norovirus outbreak…
2 dead after tree branch falls on crowd at fireworks show
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Two people died and several others were injured after a branch…
Thai official says boys may be taken out of cave in stages
MAE SAI, Thailand – A Thai official overseeing the rescue operation of a soccer team…
Watch your step! Falls sending more Canadians to hospital, report shows
TORONTO – A raised bit of concrete on a sidewalk. An icy patch on the…