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UN population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin has died
The head of the U.N. population agency, Babatunde Osotimehin, who was a global leader in…
UN chief warns oceans are ‘under threat as never before’
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the first U.N. conference on oceans Monday with a warning that…
Senate GOP aiming for vote this month on health legislation
WASHINGTON – Senate GOP leaders plan to vote as soon as this month on major…
Ex-MMA fighter gets 36 years to life in kidnap, beating case
LAS VEGAS – The former mixed martial arts fighter known as War Machine was sentenced…
Nigeria first lady: President ‘recuperating fast’ in London
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s first lady says the president’s health is improving after he has…
Powerful new opioids, overdose deaths worry EU drug agency
LISBON, Portugal – Potent new synthetic opioids that mimic the effects of heroin and morphine…
Vegas officer arrested on manslaughter charge in choke death
LAS VEGAS – A police officer was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter for placing…
Diane Keaton talks mom & dad, gratitude ahead of AFI honour
LOS ANGELES – When Diane Keaton accepts the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award this…
Returning to the Smokies 6 months after a deadly wildfire
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – When Dolly Parton dreamed up the idea of an amusement park in…
Keeping captive-bred fish has gotten easier
Remember when keeping a saltwater aquarium was just for experts? Now, the technology has advanced…
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
NEW YORK – Amazon is making a play for low-income shoppers. The online leader is…
Study finds pregnancy seems safe for breast cancer survivors
CHICAGO – A study gives reassuring news for breast cancer survivors who want to have…
New National WWII Museum exhibit looks at fight on homefront
NEW ORLEANS – A rusted fragment of the battleship USS Arizona sunk at Pearl Harbor,…
After Hamas decade, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
BEIT LAHIA, Palestinian Territory – Grim records mark the 10th anniversary of Hamas rule in…
Calls continue for probe of murder-suicide involving former Canadian soldier
HALIFAX – A suicide review may have been conducted after former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond…
Under Charlie Watson, Canada’s SetToDestroyX esports team on the rise
TORONTO – Charlie Watson has been riding the unpredictable wave of esports for seven years…
Almost 2,500 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses last year: data
OTTAWA – New data suggests almost 2,500 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2016 —…
The Latest: Trump proposes solar panels on border wall
WASHINGTON – The Latest on health care legislation (all times EDT): 6:15 p.m. President Donald…
Congressman-elect seeks extension for appearance on charge
HELENA, Mont. – Attorneys for U.S. Rep.-elect Greg Gianforte are asking a judge to extend…
Woman jailed in granddaughter’s slaying ruled sane in 2015
LOS ANGELES – A California woman suspected of fatally stabbing her 18-month-old granddaughter and wounding…
State lawmakers vote to authorize new tribal casino
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut lawmakers approved most of a legislative package early Wednesday that could…
Autonomous cars (no human backup) may hit the road next year
DETROIT – Autonomous vehicles with no human backup will be put to the test on…
Sweden’s Museum of Failure celebrates products that flopped
HELSINGBORG, Sweden – Green Heinz ketchup? Fat-free Pringles? Colgate frozen lasagna? You don’t need to…
Spanish bank buyout showcases Europe’s new anti-crisis rules
MADRID – Spain’s Banco Santander is paying 1 euro to take over troubled rival Banco…