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Calgary man detained in Turkey accused of plotting failed coup, family says
TORONTO – The family of a Canadian man they say is being held in Turkey…
Clinton campaign: The Russians are working to elect Donald Trump
PHILADELPHIA – A U.S. election that has already seen its share of drama witnessed a…
The Latest: Clinton saddened by GOP’s ‘lock her up’ chants
WASHINGTON – The Latest on the 2016 presidential race (all times EDT): 7:00 p.m. Hillary…
Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard confirms she will represent Canada in Rio
MONTREAL – Eugenie Bouchard has confirmed that she will represent Canada at the Rio Olympics,…
UK’s Prince Harry wishes he had spoken about mother sooner
LONDON – Britain’s Prince Harry says he wishes he had spoken sooner about the death…
As severe drought threatens southern Africa, US gives $127M
JOHANNESBURG – The United States on Monday announced $127 million in aid for southern African…
S’mores or creme brulee doughnuts? Canadians embrace artisanal shops
TORONTO – When Rosanne Tripathy and her sister opened their specialty doughnut shop in Calgary…
Doctors urged to check pregnant women for Zika at each visit
NEW YORK – U.S. health officials are strongly urging doctors to ask all pregnant women…
Colombia says Zika epidemic over as outbreak slows
BOGOTA – Authorities in Colombia have declared an end to the Zika epidemic in the…
Blue Jays activate slugger Bautista before San Diego series
TORONTO – On Monday, Jose Bautista was back where he left off more than five…
The Latest: 2 shootings took place outside club last year
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Latest on a shooting a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida…
The Latest: Russian diplomat scoffs at DNC hack allegations
PHILADELPHIA – The Latest on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia (all times EDT): 11:27…
AP interview: Turkish opposition warns govt about witch hunt
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s polarized factions should learn from their mistakes and overcome their antagonism,…
Solution to Canada’s opioid crisis may lie in its origins, health minister says
OTTAWA – It remains a mystery why Canada and the U.S. are the world’s heaviest…
Honduras reports 8 babies born with Zika-related defects
MEXICO CITY – Honduras’ health minister says eight babies with severe birth defects linked to…
The Latest: Israeli flag set on fire outside of convention
PHILADELPHIA – The Latest on the protests and rallies on the second day of the…
Bouchard beats Safarova in three-set thriller at women’s Rogers Cup
MONTREAL – Eugenie Bouchard reconnected with her hometown fans with an impressive first-round victory at…
Major Democratic fundraiser, Clinton friend Mark Weiner dies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mark Weiner, a major Democratic fundraiser, Hillary Clinton supporter and provider of…
Clinton wins historic nomination, says glass ceiling cracked
PHILADELPHIA – On a night awash in history, Hillary Clinton triumphantly became the first woman…
Bill Clinton tells a love story to make his case for Hillary
PHILADELPHIA – There have been millions of words, decades of video and reams of commentary…
Old political partnership, new chapter: Spouse Bill speaks for nominee Hillary
PHILADELPHIA – Young Hillary Rodham’s friends fretted about her hitching her star to a backslapping…
Hundreds of seabirds washing up dead off Olympic Peninsula
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Scientists are looking into the deaths of hundreds of seabirds in…
Gildan Activewear adds Peds Legwear to its stock of stockings for US$55 million
MONTREAL – Gildan Activewear Inc. says it will pay US$55 million cash to buy Peds…
Loblaw gears up for grocery price war in a low-inflation environment
The head of Canada’s largest grocer says it’s prepared to duke it out in a…