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UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand…
New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating…
Girl dies from gunshot wound after grabbing Los Angeles deputy’s gun, authorities say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A girl died Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after she…
Bill that would have placed the question of abortion access before Louisiana voters fails
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bill that ultimately would have let voters decide whether…
Holland must sell oral-health providers on dental care plan before coverage begins
OTTAWA – Health Minister Mark Holland is on tour to sell Canadian dentists and hygienists…
Sales and investment process started for SaltWire Network and The Halifax Herald
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia judge approved a process Monday aimed at finding buyers or…
Trump urges Israel to ‘finish up’ its Gaza offensive and warns about global support fading
Former President Donald Trump said he would have responded the same way as Israel did…
Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase charges
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon, who was arrested after a Connecticut juice shop disturbance last…
Colorado university hires 2 former US attorneys to review shooting, recommend any changes
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado university where a student is charged with killing his suitemate…
Beyond ‘yellow flag’ law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The commission probing Maine’s deadliest mass shooting concluded law enforcement had…
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons…
Canada welcomes Gaza ceasefire vote at United Nations Security Council: Joly
OTTAWA – Canada welcomes the United Nations Security Council’s call for a ceasefire in the…
Group asks Vancouver for more time over Crab Park homeless site cleanup
VANCOUVER – An advocacy group and others are making a final plea to the City…
Indonesia’s military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s military said Monday it has arrested 13 elite troops accused…
As Biden tours the country and visits swing states, Trump is fundraising and playing golf
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden visited five cities in a multiday trip last…
Charlotte Cardin, Talk, the Beaches among top Juno winners at Halifax bash
HALIFAX – Nelly Furtado flew through the Juno Awards with gusto as Charlotte Cardin, Talk…
Kimberly Palmer: 5 ways to calm financial stress
Financial stress is so common that certified financial planner Katie Lindquist says almost every client…
Naturopathic doctors aren’t solution to primary care crisis: doctors, health experts
Vancouver naturopathic doctor Vanessa Lindsay has been treating a longtime patient’s high blood pressure through…
In the news today: Naturopaths not the answer and Juno Awards celebrated in Halifax
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
A night of surprises, breakthroughs and political commentary at the 53rd Juno Awards
Halifax played host this weekend to the annual Juno Awards show, with singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado…
4 men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says 2 accept guilt
MOSCOW (AP) — Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed…
How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend
The auditorium at Crocus City Hall was about three-quarters full, with the crowd waiting to…
Malawi follows Zambia in declaring drought disaster as El Niño brings hunger to southern Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a…
A Chinese pastor is released after 7 years in prison, only to find himself unable to get an ID
BEIJING (AP) — Unable to buy a train ticket, or even see a doctor at…