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The Latest: OSHA: Probe of boiler blast could take months
ST. LOUIS – The Latest on Monday’s deadly explosion of a boiler in an industrial…
OSHA: Probe of St. Louis boiler blast could take months
ST. LOUIS – A federal investigation into a St. Louis boiler explosion that killed three…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, April 4 ——— OVECHKIN SAYS HE’LL STILL ATTEND…
Toronto stock index up on gold and oil, Wall Street mostly flat; loonie dips
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index moved up moderately on gold and oil gains Tuesday,…
National Arts Centre unveils Canada Scene lineup
OTTAWA – Homegrown artists from the worlds of music, dance and theatre, visual and media…
Cowboys QB Tony Romo retiring, replacing Phil Simms at CBS
DALLAS – Tony Romo couldn’t bring himself to use the word “retired” and didn’t have…
White House effort to revive health bill gets mixed reaction
WASHINGTON – A White House offensive to resurrect the moribund House Republican health care bill…
Six stories in the news today, April 5
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, April 5 ——— PM TRUDEAU EXPECTED TO VISIT…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump errs in describing Obama stimulus
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump disparaged his predecessor’s economic stimulus spending as a windfall for…
Kendall Jenner’s protest Pepsi spot prompts online backlash
NEW YORK – Model and Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner’s turn as a Pepsi-wielding protester…
French Guiana: government calls for roadblocks to be lifted
PARIS – The French government is calling on protesters in French Guiana to lift their…
Overlooked tax credits and deductions that could save you thousands
TORONTO – In the mad dash to file taxes before the April 30 deadline, Canadians…
Passover pizza: New triangular matzo shape debuts
NEWARK, N.J. – It’s not your bubbe’s matzo. The New Jersey-based largest producer of kosher…
The Latest: Rebel official says UN ‘responsible’ for deaths
BEIRUT – The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 5:20…
Nova Scotia spending spree touted as indication of potential spring election
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia government spending spree — more than $40 million has come…
B.C., Yukon to manage, protect, waters of Liard River and Mackenzie River Basin
VICTORIA – The B.C. and Yukon governments have signed an agreement pledging to co-operatively manage…
New GOP health care plan could raise premiums for the sick
WASHINGTON – The latest Republican health care idea could mean going back to a time…
Possible E. coli concerns prompt national recall of bags of Robin Hood flour
Concerns about people getting ill from possible E. coli contamination have triggered a national food…
Palestinian government slashes salaries for Gaza employees
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – The cash-strapped Palestinian Authority on Wednesday said it was slashing by…
FDA approves more drugs, and faster, than Europe, study says
WASHINGTON – Contrary to some political claims, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved more…
School district to pay $100,000 over ‘drunk goggles’ injury
KAYSVILLE, Utah – A Utah school district agreed to pay $100,000 to the family of…
Don’t like the proposed border tax? House GOP is changing it
WASHINGTON – Faced with mounting opposition within the Republican Party, a powerful House committee chairman…
Six stories in the news today, April 6
Six stories in the news for Thursday, April 6 ——— PM TRUDEAU IN THE U.S.…
Judy Blume among authors given prizes by arts academy
NEW YORK – Judy Blume will receive a lifetime achievement award from the American Academy…