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Nigeria says president still in charge amid health concerns
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s government is again trying to reassure citizens over the health of…
Former ‘Miracle’ actor and Army sergeant dies near Seattle
SEATTLE – Michael Mantenuto, a former actor best known for his role in the Disney…
N.S. Liberals bring in broad middle class tax cut in pre-election budget
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Liberal government has promised an average $160 tax cut for half…
’13 Reasons’ sparks criticism of teen suicide depiction
NEW YORK – It’s a scene as painful to watch as it is graphic: A…
Georgia lawmaker deals cannabis oil in shadows of the law
MACON, Ga. – Once a month, a cardboard box from Colorado appears at the office…
Palestinians say dozens wounded at protests for prisoners
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory – Dozens of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli soldiers at…
Trump names anti-abortion leader to high post at HHS
NEW YORK – The White House says President Donald Trump is appointing the former president…
Federally-backed study on social impact of arts to be used to justify funding
OTTAWA – As the federal government looks to new ways to fund social programs, the…
Statistics show overdose calls across B.C. set grim record in April
VANCOUVER – New numbers from health officials and first responders in British Columbia confirm a…
US facing shortage of yellow fever vaccine for travellers
NEW YORK – Americans who need a yellow fever shot for travel may soon have…
Gwyneth Paltrow creating Goop magazine with Anna Wintour
NEW YORK – Gwyneth Paltrow and Vogue editor Anna Wintour are teaming up to take…
Fears of losing pre-existing conditions protection under GOP
WASHINGTON – From cancer to addiction, doctors and patient groups are warning that the latest…
Concert fans angry as hyped Bahamas festival is cancelled
MIAMI – Organizers of a much-hyped music festival in the Bahamas cancelled the weekend event…
Trump, Congress and 100 days: Lofty goals hit reality
WASHINGTON – For Donald Trump, self-proclaimed master negotiator, making deals with Congress was supposed to…
Appeals court upholds decision to block Anthem bid for Cigna
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court on Friday left in place a decision blocking Blue…
FDA approves 1st targeted drug for certain leukemia patients
U.S. regulators Friday approved the first targeted drug for certain patients with an aggressive form…
First Lady dedicates ‘healing’ garden at children’s hospital
WASHINGTON – Off in the distance, young patients can see the Washington Monument from the…
Personal tragedy shaped congressman’s effort on health care
WASHINGTON – New Jersey congressman Tom MacArthur understands the need for health insurance. His mother…
Catherine Mayer offers gender equality road map in ‘Attack of the 50 Foot Women’
TORONTO – Catherine Mayer says there is not a single country that has achieved gender…
Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions
NEW YORK (AP) — When Random House Publisher Andrew Ward met recently with staff editors…
The Latest: Trump signs spending bill that prevents shutdown
WASHINGTON – The Latest on efforts in Congress to repeal the health care law and…
Famed Houston lawyer Richard ‘Racehorse’ Haynes dies at 90
Houston lawyer Richard “Racehorse” Haynes, famed for his flamboyant but successful trial defences of millionaire…
LA peace parades mark 25th anniversary of Rodney King riots
LOS ANGELES – Twenty-five years ago, a jury acquitted four white police officers in the…
Toronto launches public consultation to address exotic animal and mobile zoo problem
TORONTO – Canada’s most populous city has an exotic animal problem. Staff with the City…