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Impish, boyish looks permeate Milan’s menswear runways
MILAN – Impish, boyish looks are permeating the Milan menswear runway this season, and the…
Well-wishers donate to keep Ohioan, 108, in assisted care
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A woman who just turned 108 has another reason to celebrate after…
States can offer a lesson as GOP proposes deep cut taxes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans who have pledged to cut…
GOP targets landmark Endangered Species Act for big changes
BILLINGS, Mont. – In control of Congress and soon the White House, Republicans are readying…
Six stories in the news today, Jan. 17
Six stories in the news for Tuesday, Jan. 17 ——— TORONTO BOUNCER AMONG DEAD IN…
NWT, Nunavut and Yukon reach health-care funding deal with federal government
OTTAWA – The federal government says it has reached a health-care funding agreement with the…
You’re going on vacation, but what about your plants?
Winter, especially early winter, is a good time of year for gardeners to travel. Houseplants…
European Court says Russia wrongly banned US adoptions
PARIS – Europe’s human rights court ruled on Tuesday that Russia must pay damages and…
On way out, Obama puts top aides on Kennedy Center board
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is putting two of his top aides on the board…
New study finds HIV treatment could contribute to syphilis outbreak
VANCOUVER – Researchers at the University of British Columbia say a drug treatment that is…
$2 billion in aid sought for hardest-hit in Yemen civil war
AMMAN, Jordan – About $2 billion in urgent aid is needed this year to alleviate…
Poll: Young Americans fear they will be worse off post-Trump
NEW YORK – As Donald Trump approaches his inauguration, young Americans have a deeply pessimistic…
Finding doctor sexually abused her female patient, loss of licence upheld
TORONTO – Stripping a doctor of her medical licence for sexually abusing a mentally ill…
Gun industry, suicide prevention forge unlikely alliance
LAS VEGAS – It’s a difficult topic to discuss, fraught with politics and social stigma,…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending January 15, 2017: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…
Trump takes on House GOP tax, health care plans
WASHINGTON – It came as news to most congressional Republicans, but turns out President-elect Donald…
Newfoundland officer testifies he wasn’t aware RCMP urged caution with Dunphy
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The Newfoundland police officer who shot and killed Don Dunphy at…
Other provocative remarks by Maine’s governor over the years
Republican Gov. Paul LePage drew criticism Tuesday when he told a black congressman who risked…
Federal government fails on First Nations child health delivery: advocate
OTTAWA – An outspoken child advocate is accusing the federal government of dragging its feet…
Judge: Planned Parenthood videos ‘baloney’ in Medicaid fight
AUSTIN, Texas – A federal judge deciding whether Texas can block Planned Parenthood from receiving…
Aborigine promoted in Australian Cabinet reshuffle
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a limited reshuffle of his Cabinet…
DeVos: Won’t dismantle public schools as education secretary
WASHINGTON – In a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, education secretary pick Betsy DeVos pledged that…
Official: Russia could end ban on US adoptions
MOSCOW – The speaker of Russia’s upper house of parliament said Wednesday Moscow is willing…
Xavier Dolan film and ‘Orphan Black’ lead Canadian Screen Award nominations
TORONTO – Montreal director Xavier Dolan’s Oscar hopeful “It’s Only the End of the World”…