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North American markets slide as metals take a hit amid trade angst
TORONTO – North American stock markets slipped slightly lower Thursday as metals took a hit…
B.C. man who saved overdose victim’s life urges people to know how to use kit
VANCOUVER – Kevin Yake remembers the overwhelming relief of saving the life of a young…
Senate backs $854B bill to fund health, education, military
WASHINGTON – The Senate approved an $854 billion measure Thursday that funds much of the…
Report: Personnel issues at migrant child housing facilities
PHOENIX – Arizona health officials have spotted personnel records concerns at several facilities housing migrant…
UN official: Palestinian refugee issue can’t be wished away
JERUSALEM – The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees suggested that the United…
Ex-Michigan State coach latest charged amid Nassar fallout
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University’s former head gymnastics coach is the latest person to…
Health care issues expected to dominate New Brunswick election campaign Friday
FREDERICTON – Health care is expected to dominate the New Brunswick election campaign today. Liberal…
Thomas Cook takes its guests out of Egypt hotel after 2 died
CAIRO – Tour operator Thomas Cook is evacuating all of its customers from a hotel…
Athletes, pro video game players not so different: esport insiders
VANCOUVER – From horse riding to weight lifting and soccer to sailing, what is defined…
UN agency: Ebola reaches area of ‘high insecurity’ in Congo
GENEVA – The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief says Ebola has spread to an area…
Group: Saudi-led coalition probes in Yemen lack credibility
CAIRO – The Saudi-led coalition fighting Shiite rebels in Yemen failed to redress civilian victims…
Hawaii revises rules to rabies quarantine program for pets
LIHUE, Hawaii – Hawaii has revised its rules for the rabies quarantine program that aims…
N.B. vote: Liberals promise health spending, vow to keep rural hospitals open
FREDERICTON – Health care was the dominant issue Friday as New Brunswick’s political parties fought…
Ex-cabinet secretary, university head Shalala bids for House
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – She’s been president of two major universities. She served as President…
Brazil health ministry says 4 million kids need vaccinations
SAO PAULO – Brazil’s health officials say more than 4 million children still need to…
Trump to enter divided Republican Party in battleground Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – President Donald Trump’s mission is to rally Republicans behind GOP candidates in…
Nebraska official certifies Medicaid expansion ballot item
OMAHA, Neb. – A proposal to expand Medicaid in Nebraska moved closer Friday to getting…
Markets end week on high after steady rate hike outlook by Fed chairman
TORONTO – North American stock markets ended the week in positive territory as the Federal…
Man accused of stealing $6,000 from disabled client
BROCKTON, Mass. – A Massachusetts man is accused of stealing more than $6,000 in EBT…
Longtime Florida child advocate George Sheldon dies at 71
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Longtime public servant George H. Sheldon, who served at the helm…
UN official condemns Saudi-led coalition for Yemen attacks
CAMEROON, Cameroon – The U.N. humanitarian chief condemned a Saudi-led coalition on Friday for carrying…
Prosecutors say boy denied medication at New Mexico compound
SANTA FE, N.M. – Prosecutors on Friday charged the father and stepmother of a 3-year-old…
The Latest: Afghan ambassador to US to assume NSA role
KABUL – The Latest on the conflict in Afghanistan (all times local): 8:15 p.m. Afghan…
Social justice movement veterans help Poor People’s Campaign
CARTHAGE, N.C. – As the Poor People’s Campaign launches a new initiative, its charismatic leader…