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Florida House evacuates chamber floor amid COVID-19 threat
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House abruptly recessed Monday afternoon and cleared public galleries after…
EU, Turkey to review migrant deal as border tensions simmer
BRUSSELS – The European Union and Turkey agreed to review a 4-year-old deal on managing…
Key UN body reaffirms 1995 plan to achieve gender equality
TANZANIA, Tanzania – The main U.N. body promoting women’s rights reaffirmed the 1995 road map…
First-time Juno nominees Girl Pow-r on embracing social causes with their music
TORONTO – Several weeks after teenage pop group Girl Pow-r learned they were nominated for…
Zeppelin wins latest battle of the bands in `Stairway’ fight
LOS ANGELES – A federal appeals court on Monday restored a jury verdict that found…
Pension plan investment CEO bullish on oil despite price crash, emissions debate
CALGARY – The CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says Monday’s oil price…
Canadian men’s team to meet all-star squad in Olympic qualifying tune-up
HAMILTON – The Canadian men’s basketball team will face an all-star team from the Canadian…
Saudi Arabia, Israel tighten restrictions to counter virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia closed off air and sea travel to 14…
Trump 5G adviser meets feds in Ottawa amid pending decision on Huawei
OTTAWA – A top Trump administration adviser on telecommunications met Monday with officials in Ottawa…
What’s Happening: Mounting disruptions, plunging markets
Mounting disruptions caused by the new coronavirus are prompting new travel restrictions and deepening economic…
Baltimore businessman admits to bribing former lawmaker
BALTIMORE – A Baltimore businessman pleaded guilty Monday to two federal charges stemming from bribes…
Madrid to close all schools for 2 weeks after virus spike
MADRID – Spain’s health minister reported a sharp spike in coronavirus cases in and around…
US warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims
U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false…
Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips
The U.S. government’s coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane…
Ethiopia report blames jet crash mostly on Boeing software
Ethiopian investigators are mostly blaming Boeing for last year’s crash of a 737 Max jet…
Tornado relief agencies ask volunteers to take a day off
Nashville nonprofits were so overwhelmed with volunteers and donations for tornado relief over the weekend…
Father, stepmother will head straight to trial in death of Quebec 7-year-old
GRANBY, Que. – The father and stepmother of a slain seven-year-old Quebec girl will head…
Venezuela officials vow not to let fire prevent elections
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan authorities are vowing not to let a fire that destroyed thousands…
Barbara Neely, creator of black female sleuth series, dies
NEW YORK – Award-winning mystery writer Barbara Neely, who created the first black female sleuth…
Minnesota mom accused of tossing 11-year-old son off balcony
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota woman is accused of yanking her 11-year-old son from…
Ryu solid over four-plus innings as Jays rout Rays in Grapefruit League game
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched 4 1/3 shutout innings, Danny Jansen hit a…
Amid virus crisis, officials announce health care tech rules
WASHINGTON – With coronavirus topping Americans’ concerns, senior Trump administration officials tried to switch subjects…
7 coronavirus cases reported in S. Carolina; 5 in one city
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Seven people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in South Carolina…
Aircraft breakdowns, refuelling problems hit military search-and-rescue missions
OTTAWA – Military search-and-rescue personnel were delayed and in some cases unable to provide emergency…