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VA moves to suspend new GI bill enrolment at 5 universities
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to bar new GI Bill students…
Morneau talks up fiscal room to react to impacts of COVID-19 as concerns mount
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Bill Morneau sought to ease the concerns over the novel coronavirus…
NDP calls for moratorium on Clearview AI facial recognition software
OTTAWA – NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus wants the Liberal government to stop the RCMP’s…
A third Princess cruise ship kept at sea pending virus tests
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Thousands of passengers on an additional Princess Cruises ship are being…
Plan outlined for donations in Pittsburgh synagogue attack
PITTSBURGH – About $5.5 million that poured in from donors after the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue…
Dueling Afghan leaders both declare themselves president
KABUL – Afghanistan’s rival leaders were each sworn in as president in separate ceremonies on…
Wary New York subway riders carry on amid virus concerns
NEW YORK – Touching a germy pole or interacting with a sick person was always…
US judge: Iran liable in disappearance of retired FBI agent
WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Monday held Iran responsible for the kidnapping of former…
Experts: Rapid testing helps explain few German virus deaths
BERLIN – Germany has confirmed more than 1,100 cases of the new coronavirus but —…
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…
Canada, U.S. in touch ‘almost daily’ in coronavirus battle: minister
WASHINGTON – The federal government and the United States are communicating “almost daily” in a…
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…