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Egypt parliament toughens penalties for female circumcision
CAIRO – Egypt’s parliament on Wednesday toughened penalties for female genital mutilation, adopting amendments that…
Spain Parliament rejects PM’s bid to form government
MADRID – A majority of Spanish lawmakers Wednesday rejected conservative party leader Mariano Rajoy’s bid…
Police shouldn’t use public shaming, critics say after prostitution sting
HALIFAX – Experts in privacy and civil rights are raising questions about a police news…
UN: Yellow fever outbreak in Africa isn’t a global emergency
LONDON – The ongoing yellow fever outbreak in Africa is serious but does not warrant…
FDA warns of fatal risks from mixing opioids and sedatives
WASHINGTON – Health officials are strengthening warnings about the potentially fatal consequences of mixing prescription…
A look at some recent instances where anger boiled over in Alberta politics
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Wildrose Opposition leader apologized Wednesday for hinting at violence against Premier Rachel…
If 1 lens on a phone camera is good, are 2 better?
NEW YORK – Apple isn’t saying much about its next iPhones, but there’s been plenty…
Samsung updates smartwatch, Lenovo ditches laptop keyboard
NEW YORK – Samsung’s next smartwatch will come with GPS capabilities and the ability to…
Emeril Lagasse feasts globally on new Amazon Prime series
NEW YORK – Caution: Eat before you watch “Eat the World.” Do not come to…
Heroin overdoses surge in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – During a recent shift spent treating numerous overdoses, Dr. Robert Couch heard…
Rapper Young Dro arrested before concert at Georgia college
STATESBORO, Ga. – Police say rapper Young Dro was arrested on gun and drug charges…
Survey: More US adults use marijuana, don’t think it’s risky
NEW YORK – Marijuana use is becoming more accepted among U.S. adults as states loosen…
Canada’s move to control fentanyl chemicals not enough to stem crisis: expert
VANCOUVER – Canada’s plans to restrict six chemicals used to make fentanyl will only increase…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump on immigration
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s attempt to clarify his immigration policy instead muddied some of the…
Poll: Half of Americans wary of travel to US Zika zones
MIAMI – A new poll on Americans’ health care attitudes finds almost half are wary…
Some Entenmann’s Little Bites snacks are being recalled
NEW YORK – Put down the Little Bites. The maker of the snacks is recalling…
South Africa to give free HIV treatment to all infected
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said Thursday it will now provide free treatment to all people…
A glance at Thursday’s key developments during Trudeau’s China visit
SHANGHAI – A quick look at some of the key developments Thursday from Prime Minister…
Engineers give new meaning to the phrase ‘cool clothes’
WASHINGTON – Engineers have created clothing for a warming world — a fabric that allows…
B.C.’s health minister says he won’t seek re-election in May 2017
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Health Minister Terry Lake says he won’t be running in British Columbia’s…
Five-year detention challenge on hold; Jamaican set to be deported next week
TORONTO – An unusual challenge to the detention of a man held without charge in…
Syrian toddler’s death had disproportionate effect on Canada: observers
VANCOUVER – It’s been one year since the image of a drowned toddler lying face…
Facts about Anthem of the Seas — the largest cruise ship to ever visit Halifax
HALIFAX – A palatial cruise ship described by passengers as a mini, moving city cast…
Muscular Dystrophy Association seeks post-telethon identity
NEW YORK – For 45 years, many Americans identified the Muscular Dystrophy Association with one…