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Opera at the legislature? LGBT law brings vocal message
RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s unlikely an opera has been performed inside North Carolina’s Legislative Building,…
Police association says officers in Fort McMurray not properly protected
SURREY, B.C. – An organization representing many rank-and-file RCMP members is alleging officers deployed to…
Morley Safer, veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent, dies at 84
NEW YORK – During a visit last Friday with a frail Morley Safer, Tom Brokaw…
Only 11 of 28 EU nations meet anti-smoking reform deadline
BRUSSELS – The European Union says that only 11 of 28 nations have fully adopted…
Founding Beastie Boys member John Berry dies at 52
DANVERS, Mass. – John Berry, a founding member of the Beastie Boys who left the…
World Bank ends suspension of development aid to Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The World Bank has announced it is resuming direct financing for…
Obama says Congress needs to ‘get moving’ on Zika bill
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is trying to turn up the heat on Congress to…
Pregnant women in US with Zika spikes on new counting method
NEW YORK – The number of pregnant women in the United States infected with Zika…
Costa Rican president: Sovereign borders turn complex
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Massive migrations due to terrorism and organized crime are making national security…
Sugary soft drinks nixed at Colombia’s elementary schools
BOGOTA – Sugary soft drinks are being pulled from elementary schools in Colombia in a…
Jimmy Carter: Citizens can still be powerful in elections
ATLANTA – Jimmy Carter bemoans the influence of big donors in elections and “polarized” political…
Norway doubles humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
KABUL – Norway’s foreign minister says his government has doubled humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to…
In or Out? Britain faces vital EU membership vote June 23
LONDON – British voters will decide in one month whether or not to deal a…
Egyptians detained over islands protest start hunger strike
CAIRO – Over a dozen Egyptians detained for planning a demonstration last month have gone…
Massive Navajo farm heads into week 2 with no irrigation
The largest farm on the Navajo Nation has been without water for more than a…
Peace Corps coming to Vietnam for first time
HANOI, Vietnam – The Peace Corps is at last coming to Vietnam. President Barack Obama…
Retired police officers warn Quebec against starting costly gun registry
MONTREAL – Retired Montreal police officer Marc Brisebois remembers always being grateful for any gun-related…
Hong Kong axes provocative skyscraper art installation
HONG KONG – Days after it was launched, organizers have cancelled an art installation on…
Viacom CEO sues to be restored to Redstone trust
LOS ANGELES – Viacom’s embattled chief executive sued Monday to be restored as a director…
5 dead after skydiving tour plane crashes in Hawaii
HONOLULU – Five people died after a skydiving tour plane crashed and caught fire in…
Mom charged with child abuse for letting son, 11, drive cart
BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. – A woman says she was arrested, charged with child abuse…
Vegetable gardens can be pretty as well as functional
Considering the superior flavour of fresh-picked vegetables and the choices you get when you grow…
How to decorate with antiques and heirlooms
In this age of minimalism and decluttering, the common response to an offer of a…
Five things to know about Gord Downie’s brain cancer glioblastoma
TORONTO – Gord Downie, lead singer and lyricist for cherished Canadian rock band The Tragically…