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The humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, UN envoy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N.’s humanitarian appeal to meet needs in Ukraine is only…
N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – An application submitted by a man accused of sexual assault to…
Connecticut trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car set to go on trial
A Connecticut state trooper who killed a 19-year-old man while firing seven gunshots into a…
Maine would become 27th state to ban paramilitary training under bill passed by House
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine would become the 27th state to ban paramilitary training, under…
Canadians’ grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report
HALIFAX – Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in…
With ‘Law & Order Toronto,’ the pressure looming over the show’s creators is immense
TORONTO – Nobody wants to be the person who mucked up the “Law & Order”…
Toronto Raptors get pep talk from Canadian MMA legend Georges St-Pierre
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors want to make sure they fight until the end of…
An attempt by UK lawmakers to vote on a cease-fire in Gaza descended into chaos
LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers called Wednesday for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war —…
Financially struggling Met Opera’s 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81
The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season…
Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said Wednesday that the head of its 737 program is leaving…
Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees
MONTREAL – Dollarama Inc. customers who purchased products with an “eco fee” in the last…
B.C. Lions sign veteran starter Vernon Adams Jr. to contract extension
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a contract extension…
In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine’s governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor rolled out legislation on Wednesday she said will prevent…
Quebec turns to Supreme Court to stop asylum seekers’ access to subsidized daycare
Quebec is heading to the country’s highest court to prevent children of asylum seekers from…
Federal Reserve minutes: Officials worried that progress on inflation could stall in coming months
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials acknowledged at their most recent meeting in January that…
Drunk driver who struck and killed an NYPD detective sentenced to more than 20 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who struck and killed a New York City police…
Capitals’ Nic Dowd, a top trade candidate, is day to day with an upper-body injury
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd, one of the top candidates to…
Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL
Just two years ago, hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because…
Why isn’t desperately needed aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza?
From the earliest days of the Israel-Hamas war, the United States and much of the…
Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands rallied in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia on…
Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn’t coming to help
WASHINGTON (AP) — With election season already underway, some state election officials are expressing frustration…
Tennessee free-market group sues over federal rule that tightens worker classification standards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee free-market nonprofit group on Wednesday joined the ranks of…
Man charged in mass shooting at Fourth of July parade near Chicago to stand trial next February
CHICAGO (AP) — The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more, including…
Jill Biden announces $100 million for ‘life-changing’ research and development into women’s health
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding for research…