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Sanders: Nurses’ contract negotiation is about priorities
BURLINGTON, Vt. – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders threw his support behind University of Vermont Medical…
John Ochsner, renowned cardiac surgeon, dead at 91
NEW ORLEANS – John Lockwood Ochsner — a world-renowned cardiac surgeon — died Friday at…
54 deaths in Quebec attributed to heat as hot, humid weather subsides
MONTREAL – Quebec health officials say at least 54 people are now believed to have…
GOP governor cuts health care to take anti-abortion stand
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster removed $16 million for health care from…
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US-China trade war elevates the risks to the global economy WASHINGTON (AP) — The trade…
Backed by Prince Harry, conservation group expands in Africa
JOHANNESBURG – The news from Congo’s Garamba National Park was grim for decades: rangers killed,…
Travel ban preventing husband from joining wife in Seattle
SEATTLE – Pamela Raghebi said she feels like the government has divorced her. The 73-year-old…
Police: ‘Despondent’ driver caused crash that killed puppy
TAMPA, Fla. – Police in Florida say a heartbroken driver intentionally crashed his vehicle, causing…
Thai officials aim to rescue kids from cave before rain hits
MAE SAI, Thailand – Worried that heavy monsoon rain could soon make the job even…
Lawmaker: Tent shelter for migrant teens open indefinitely
EL PASO, Texas – A state senator says he has been told the temporary tent…
Montreal morgue partners with funeral home after surge in heat-related deaths
The Montreal morgue has become so overcrowded after an increase in the number of deaths…
Family of Ohio State doctor says it’s co-operating in probe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The family of a former Ohio State University team doctor accused by…
Canadian Roger Sloan tied for fourth at Web.com Tour event
FINDLEY LAKE, United States – Canadian golfer Roger Sloan is tied for fourth entering the…
British police continue hunt for poison used against ex-spy
LONDON – Authorities conducted extensive forensic tests Saturday looking for the source of a nerve…
Beryl weakens to tropical storm en route to Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Beryl weakened to a tropical storm Saturday but was still…
Trump administration takes another swipe at ‘Obamacare’
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration said Saturday it’s freezing payments under an “Obamacare” program that…
Hospital employees’ union calls on B.C. to stop care home staff layoffs
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A union held a rally on Sunday to call on British Columbia’s…
Canadian Roger Sloan drops to tie for 20th at Web.com Lecom Health Challenge
FINDLEY LAKE, United States – Canadian golfer Roger Sloan fell off the pace, shooting a…
In Senate, McConnell doing his part to remake judiciary
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was upbeat the night after Justice Anthony Kennedy…
The Latest: Australia minister praises doctor assessing kids
MAE SAI, Thailand – The Latest on the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer…
24 killed in train derailment after heavy rains in Turkey
ISTANBUL – A passenger train derailed in northwestern Turkey, killing two dozen people and injuring…
Spanish, Catalan leaders meet to bridge gap over secession
MADRID – The new leaders of Spain and Catalonia have agreed on opening a bilateral…
Canada health official: Decriminalize all drugs
OTTAWA – Toronto’s top public health official is calling for the decriminalization of all drugs…
Nurse to face trial in fatal fall of McMaster’s father
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania judge ordered a nurse Monday to stand trial in the fatal…