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More cases of superbug precursor reported, but no spread
NEW YORK – A fourth U.S. person has been diagnosed with bacteria resistant to a…
Puerto Rico doctors warn of scarce resources to fight Zika
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Doctors in Puerto Rico are warning that the U.S. territory…
Toronto doctor launches concussion hotline staffed by volunteer specialists
TORONTO – A 24-hour telephone service that aims to educate people about concussions may start…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Victim in terror attack asked colleague to say bye to mom
LOS ANGELES – A woman who lay among the wounded moaning in pain and others…
Checking out: Drug users take advantage of public libraries
The same qualities that make libraries ideal for studying and reading — unfettered public access,…
Brothel fee hikes to be proposed in Nevada county
PAHRUMP, Nev. – The cost of brothel licensing is up for debate in one Nevada…
John Hinckley Jr. leaves DC mental hospital for Virginia
WASHINGTON – The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan has been released from…
Fey, Poehler share creative arts Emmy gold as ‘SNL’ hosts
LOS ANGELES – Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are sharing Emmy gold as “Saturday Night…
Man charged with terrorism after stabbing in Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia – A man charged with committing a terrorist act and attempted murder after…
The Latest: College: Monitoring students in deck collapse
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Latest on the deck collapse at an off-campus house near Trinity…
Police: 30 hurt in off-campus deck collapse in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. – A pair of crowded decks collapsed during a party at an off-campus…
Dakota flute-maker, player earns nation’s highest folk honour
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – There was a time when Bryan Akipa knew nothing of flutes.…
Stage adaption of ‘Cheers’ TV shows opening in Boston
BOSTON – A stage adaptation of the popular television show “Cheers” is kicking off a…
The Latest: School bus driver circled back to airport
DENVER – The Latest on the crash of a school bus at Denver International Airport…
Clinton recovering after health episode, cancels Calif. trip
NEW YORK – An ill Hillary Clinton abruptly left a 9-11 anniversary ceremony Sunday and…
The Latest: Clinton calls off plans to travel to West Coast
NEW YORK – The Latest on the 2016 race for president (all times EDT): 10:24…
North Korea mobilizes after floods kill at least 133
TOKYO – North Korea is mobilizing to deal with a disastrous flood that killed more…
Man fatally stabbed while rescuing waitress gets 9-11 award
BOSTON – A man who was fatally stabbed while trying to protect a waitress has…
Snow leopards’ return brings hope to remote Afghan region
WAKHAN, Afghanistan – In a picturesque corner of Afghanistan, a unique conservation effort has helped…
Actor Gordon Pinsent to receive Stratford Festival’s Legacy Award
TORONTO – Acclaimed Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent is being honoured with this year’s Legacy Award…
Delay in Calgary first-degree murder trial for parents in diabetic teen’s death
CALGARY – The defence in a trial for parents of a teenage boy who died…
Study details sugar industry attempt to shape science
NEW YORK – The sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar’s role…
Success for 23-and-under team may come down to questions on defence and goal
Youth could work in one of two ways for Team North America at the World…