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Dying mother gets wish to see daughter graduate at hospital
BURLINGTON, Vt. – A mother dying of breast cancer got her wish to see her…
Valentino headlines first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear
PARIS – Heat was in the air on the first day of Paris Fashion Week…
War-torn Yemen to get cholera vaccines as death toll mounts
GENEVA – The U.N. health agency and some major partners have agreed to send 1…
Some Nova Scotia deaths that have led to calls for public inquests
HALIFAX – Some Nova Scotia deaths that have led to calls for public inquests: Lionel…
Lawsuit seeks reassessment of predator control program
EUREKA, Calif. – Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit demanding federal wildlife officials reassess their…
Dance-opera ‘Bearing’ explores legacy of Canada’s residential school system
TORONTO – It’s been more than two decades since the doors closed on Canada’s last…
Angry Dems turn against leaders after House election losses
WASHINGTON – Democratic Party divisions were on glaring display Wednesday as a special election loss…
Flu vaccine ineffective for people 65 and older last winter
NEW YORK – The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the…
Congressional Black Caucus turns down Trump invitation
WASHINGTON – The Congressional Black Caucus turned down an invitation to meet with President Donald…
The Latest: Lawmakers pass teacher health care deal
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Latest on a Vermont budget deal (all times local): 8:45 p.m.…
Joe Biden to LGBT gala: ‘Hold President Trump accountable’
NEW YORK – Former Vice-President Joe Biden, warning of transgender Americans “under attack” in Republican-led…
In Iowa, Trump rallies base, celebrates GOP resilience
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Struggling to advance his agenda in Washington, President Donald Trump travelled…
Census: US growing older and more racially diverse
WASHINGTON – The United States is growing older and more ethnically diverse, a trend that…
AP Newsbreak: US, EU urge China to limit food import control
BEIJING – Food exporters including the United States and European Union are stepping up pressure…
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ dispute par for reality TV course
LOS ANGELES – Modern reality television has been misbehaving since it was born. Putting aside…
Prince Philip leaves London hospital after treatment
LONDON – Prince Philip was discharged Thursday from a London hospital after he was treated…
AP Analysis: Saudi shakeup, Qatar crisis show a Gulf on edge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – There was a time when the mention of the Persian…
Are you cut out for a work-from-home job?
Telecommuting has become synonymous with convenience, flexible schedules and, yes, pyjamas. You don’t have to…
After outcry, an LGBT survey question is restored by HHS
NEW YORK – A question on sexuality slated for deletion from a federal survey has…
Retailers want to work out your wallet – and your body
NEW YORK – Stores like Saks and Urban Outfitters are looking to work out more…
Facebook wants to nudge you into ‘meaningful’ online groups
SAN FRANCISCO – At Facebook, mere “sharing” is getting old. Finding deeper meaning in online…
Louis Vuitton channels escapism at sweltering Paris menswear
PARIS – Rick Owens dabbled in cosmic musing while sweltering celebrity guests such as model-actress…
German parliament backs annulment of gay men’s convictions
BERLIN – German lawmakers have approved a plan to annul the convictions of thousands of…
White House: Trump to sign VA accountability bill on Friday
WASHINGTON – The White House says President Donald Trump will sign a bill Friday to…