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Trump claims astounding victory as America’s 45th president
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump claimed his place Wednesday as America’s 45th president, an astonishing victory…
Trump rides his movement to vindication and the White House
NEW YORK – Donald Trump awakened a movement of angry working-class voters fed up with…
RIGHT AT HOME: Baby cribs with contemporary style
Once upon a time, baby’s room had a style all its own. But today’s parents…
Three finalists announced for lucrative Cundill Prize for historical non-fiction
TORONTO – An award-winning American historian is among the three finalists for the lucrative Cundill…
How ‘vicarious trauma’ is passed down from parent to child in military families
TORONTO – When retired soldier Jacqueline Buckley sees her four-year-old grandson get angry, she can’t…
Haiti vaccinating nearly 1 million for cholera in storm zone
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Health authorities in Haiti have begun a campaign to vaccinate 800,000 people…
Obama, urging unity, says he’s rooting for Trump’s success
WASHINGTON – In an awkward political ritual, President Barack Obama urged the nation Wednesday to…
The Latest: Senate recounts may bleed into December
MINNEAPOLIS – The Latest on elections in Minnesota (all times local): 3:40 p.m. It may…
Experienced hands at congressional helm under Trump
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump, a newcomer to Washington, will deal with an experienced quartet…
Health authority says 16 Nova Scotians have chosen assisted death
HALIFAX – Sixteen Nova Scotians have died through assisted suicide, according to the provincial health…
Man accused of killing B.C. high school student maintains silence
SURREY, B.C. – The case against a man accused of stabbing two girls at an…
For global economy, Trump victory intensifies uncertainties
Donald Trump’s promise to put America first helped propel him to the U.S. presidency. But…
AP Source: Brad Pitt cleared in child services investigation
LOS ANGELES – An investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on…
Saskatoon legion branch adapting for survival, welcoming younger members
SASKATOON – While the future of many legions across Canada remains uncertain, one branch in…
The highlight of Google’s Daydream VR is … its controller
NEW YORK – The best thing about Google’s new virtual-reality headset isn’t the headset at…
For many supporters, Trump is a thing called hope
MENOMONIE, Wis. – On election night, when Donald Trump claimed victory in her home state…
Taxes? Trade? How Trump could affect key areas of economy
Donald Trump won the presidency by pledging to restore a vanished and golden economic era,…
Lynn Stalmaster to accept first Academy Award for casting
LOS ANGELES – Even though Lynn Stalmaster helped such actors as John Travolta, Christopher Reeve,…
Brain development study to be done on victims of childhood abuse
CALGARY – Ongoing mental-health challenges faced by victims of childhood abuse will be the focus…
Scientists try bacteria to halt invading cheatgrass in West
BOISE, Idaho – It sounds like science fiction: An unstoppable invader is taking over the…
Little People, Dungeons & Dragons top Toy Hall of Fame class
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – At long last, a big honour for the Little People. After seven…
Anonymous donor gives hundreds of indigenous works to B.C. museum
VANCOUVER – An extensive collection of indigenous art valued at about $7 million is being…
Latest U.S. marijuana votes could bolster Canada’s legalization effort: law prof
OTTAWA – Canada’s effort to craft a legalized marijuana regime could be boosted by the…
Commander-in-chief laments lack of military awareness of Canadians
OTTAWA – David Johnston had been Governor General for a month when he flew to…