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Survey finds two High Arctic polar bear populations larger than expected
Polar bears in two High Arctic populations seem to be doing better than scientists had…
Banned chemical weapon VX is potent killer that lingers
The banned chemical weapon VX is considered by some experts to be the nastiest of…
Refugee haven ‘insulted’ by suit over alternative schooling
LANCASTER, Pa. – The handiwork posted outside a small classroom in the heart of Pennsylvania’s…
Trump blasts media, anonymous sources – after WH uses them
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump unloaded on the news media Friday for using anonymous sources…
Florida Supreme Court overturns abortion ban at clinic
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Planned Parenthood affiliate has won a battle over whether doctors can…
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Feb. 24 ——— CONSERVATIVE CONFERENCE HEARS FROM POPULISTS:…
The Latest: Pence to address influential GOP Jewish group
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local): 4:55 p.m. Vice-President Mike…
Draft GOP health care bill revamps Obama’s health care law
WASHINGTON – A draft Republican bill replacing President Barack Obama’s health care law would end…
Italian fashion contrasts: Audacious Pucci, modest Max Mara
MILAN – Red accents are lighting up the Milan runway, from blood red ensembles to…
Canucks say they’ll be ready to play regardless of lineup changes
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks say they’ll be ready to play on Saturday regardless of…
Trump condemns anonymous sources as staff demands anonymity
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has unloaded on the news media for using anonymous sources…
AP Explains: Who competes and how Carnival parades judged
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival parade is world famous for the samba dancing, costumes that leave…
The Latest: Malaysia says airport safe, no trace of toxin
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Latest on Malaysia’s investigation into the apparent assassination of the…
The Latest: Malaysia: Poison killed Kim within 20 minutes
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Latest on Malaysia’s investigation into the apparent assassination of the…
Malaysia: Poisoning of Kim caused paralysis, quick death
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia’s health minister said Sunday that the dose of nerve agent…
What popular tax breaks are at risk if GOP overhauls taxes?
WASHINGTON – When Republicans say they want to lower taxes and get rid of loopholes…
New York, North Carolina: When should teen be tried as adult
ALBANY, N.Y. – Luis Padilla remembers the terror he felt as a 16-year-old arrested on…
Koch leads fight to deregulate African-style braiding
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – The billionaire industrialist Charles Koch (KOHK’) and hair braider Jocelyn DoCouto (doh-KOO’-toh)…
LA Kings acquire goalie Ben Bishop in trade with Lightning
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have decided to make their post-season push with…
The Latest: Trump to sign new travel order on Wednesday
WASHINGTON – The Latest news on President Donald Trump (all times local): 11 p.m. President…
Socially relevant ‘Zootopia’ wins Oscar for best animation
LOS ANGELES – Disney’s witty and relevant “Zootopia,” the box-office smash tale of a rural…
Ruth Negga in red, plenty of gold on Oscars red carpet
Ruth Negga dripped in responsibly sourced rubies with a custom Valentino gown to match, Nicole…
Covering ‘essential’ drugs could fill health gaps, save billions: researchers
VANCOUVER – New research suggests that providing universal coverage for more than 100 prescription medications…
Prison violence leaves Ottawa with growing legal burden: ‘It’s an awful lot’
HALIFAX – Canada’s prison service faced 1,200 legal actions at the end of last March…