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Romania: Hewlett Packard vows to probe suspected wrongdoing
BUCHAREST, Romania – Tech giant Hewlett Packard said Tuesday it would investigate allegations of wrongdoing…
Use of parasitic wasps to fight ash borer grows to 24 states
DES MOINES, Iowa – Millions of tiny wasps that are natural parasites for the emerald…
AGs: Pelvic mesh implants caused dire complications
SEATTLE – Dawna Hankins was scheduled to have a partial hysterectomy in 2008 when her…
Taiwan minister hopes to work with China on health issues
GENEVA – Taiwan hopes to work with China to help improve the health of people…
Thais upset that ‘fresh’ orange juice is not what it seems
BANGKOK – Thai health officials are conducting surprise inspections of fresh orange juice vendors around…
The Latest: Homicide, attempted suicide victims identified
LONDONDERRY, N.H. – The Latest on the fatal shooting of an heating oil company worker…
The Latest: US diplomat overjoyed at Ukraine pilot’s release
KIEV, Ukraine – The Latest on Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko (all times local): 8:55 p.m.…
New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions
British Columbia’s premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to…
Researchers slowly homing in on risk of Zika birth defect
NEW YORK – As the international epidemic of Zika virus disease has unfolded and led…
The Latest: Suicide risks still a problem at Orleans jail
NEW ORLEANS – The Latest on a move to have a federal court appoint a…
G7 leaders will hear Canada’s new approach for boosting world economy
ISE, Japan – A group of powerful world leaders is about to hear a starkly…
New Taiwan president to visit allies Panama, Paraguay
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan says President Tsai Ing-wen will visit allies Panama and Paraguay next…
Baloney Meter: will “exemption opportunity” for assisted dying end on June 6?
OTTAWA – “What the Alberta decision makes me fearful of is that we could, without…
East Coast provinces see one per cent drop in employment in first quarter
HALIFAX – Atlantic Canada saw a net drop of about 12,000 jobs in the first…
WHO: Nearly 960 killed in attacks on hospitals in 2 years
WASHINGTON – Nearly 960 people have been killed worldwide in attacks on medical facilities in…
Seed funds for B.C. chemist aimed at making advances against Zika virus
VICTORIA – A researcher at the University of Victoria has received funding aimed at developing…
The Latest: 2nd man sentenced for stalking TV anchor
PHILADELPHIA – The Latest on sentencing for the stalkers of two TV news anchors (all…
The Latest: Medicaid officials surprised by budget language
OPELIKA, Ala. – The Latest on the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard…
A look at some of the major storylines ahead of CFL training camps
With CFL training camps set to open Sunday, The Canadian Press takes a look at…
FDA approves first drug-oozing implant to control addiction
WASHINGTON – Federal health officials on Thursday approved an innovative new option for Americans struggling…
Abe claims success as G-7 leaders back action on economies
SHIMA, Japan – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claimed success Friday in winning support for…
Trudeau says he’s optimistic about G7 leaders’ vows on ransoms, economy
SHIMA, Japan – Justin Trudeau says he’s encouraged by the pledges made Friday by his…
Romania: President seeks health service plan after scandal
BUCHAREST, Romania – Romania’s president has ordered an action plan for the country’s beleaguered health…
The Latest: IOM eyes closer ties to UN to help migrants
GENEVA – The Latest on Europe’s response to the migrant crisis (all times local): 6…