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UN: Malaria outbreak kills over 4,000 in Burundi this year
KAMPALA, Uganda – An outbreak of malaria has killed over 4,000 people in Burundi so…
Priebus a central figure in Trump’s White House drama
WASHINGTON – In the behind-the-scenes drama of who’s up and who’s down in Donald Trump’s…
Kushner, taking new White House role, faces rare scrutiny
WASHINGTON – Jared Kushner has been a power player able to avoid much of the…
FDA approves 1st drug for aggressive multiple sclerosis
TRENTON, N.J. – U.S. regulators have approved the first drug for an aggressive kind of…
Poehler, Offerman team up for NBC craft-making reality show
LOS ANGELES – Former “Parks and Recreation” stars Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are reuniting…
Windows update will bring 3-D, game tools and less clutter
NEW YORK – A major update to Microsoft’s Windows 10 system will start reaching consumers…
Trump administration seeks delay in ruling on climate plan
WASHINGTON – Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to undo his…
Dirty air from global trade kills at home and abroad
WASHINGTON – A study that measures the human toll of air pollution from global trade…
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 phone aims to dispel the Note 7 debacle
NEW YORK – Samsung seems to be playing it safe —at least with its battery…
After setback, abortion foes keep pressing Congress to act
NEW YORK – The collapse of the Republican health care overhaul was a sharp setback…
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association now opposes the declawing of cats
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has strengthened its stand against declawing domestic cats, saying the…
House approves bill to force public release of EPA science
WASHINGTON – House Republicans are taking aim at the Environmental Protection Agency, targeting the way…
International experts want greater role for social workers in disaster recovery
CALGARY – International experts say social workers should play a greater role in helping during…
Trump, Christie pledge to combat nation’s opioid addiction
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is vowing to step up efforts to combat the nation’s…
The Latest: Ambassador says UK will remain key world player
LONDON – The latest on Brexit (all times local): 1:50 a.m. Britain’s ambassador to the…
Poll: Americans dislike GOP’s, Trump’s plan on health care
WASHINGTON – Note to President Donald Trump and House Republicans: People really don’t like your…
Researchers discover flavour genes in marijuana, aim to create standards
VANCOUVER – Consumers can trust what varieties of wine taste like regardless of the store…
For Ivanka Trump, rising profile comes with backlash
WASHINGTON – She has a West Wing office, facetime with world leaders and unrivaled access…
Lack of gender diversity at Junos a sign of bigger issues in Canadian music
TORONTO – Alysha Brilla wasn’t surprised by the lack of female representation when this year’s…
First Afghan women’s orchestra tries to change attitudes
KABUL – Afghanistan’s first — and only — all-female symphony is trying to change attitudes…
UN sends 3.5M emergency yellow fever vaccines to Brazil
LONDON – The World Health Organization said it and partners have shipped 3.5 million doses…
The Latest: Senator criticizes House speaker on health care
WASHINGTON – The Latest on efforts to repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s health care…
US economy grew at steady 2.1 per cent rate in Q4
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster rate in the fourth quarter…
Senate panels advance Trump’s picks for labour, agriculture
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday advanced President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the labour…