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How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start…
Transcript of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transcript of President Joe Biden’s as-delivered State of the Union address on…
Maker of much-debated ALS drug says it may stop selling it after study showed it didn’t work
WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of a much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease said Friday…
Another burst of hiring shows off the resilience of the US job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a…
Bribery, fraud charges reinstated against former New York Lt. Governor
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated bribery and fraud charges…
FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer’s drug
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal regulators put off a decision on whether to approve an Eli…
Countdown begins for April’s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into…
It’s not just Israeli bombs that have killed children in Gaza. Now some are dying of hunger too
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — It’s not just Israeli bombs that have killed children in…
Haiti’s prime minister is locked out of his country and faces pressure to resign
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry is struggling to stay in power as he tries to…
Leading NGOs slam Israel’s halt in visa renewals for aid workers in Gaza and West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s halt in renewing visas for international aid workers in the Gaza…
A Greek novelist and a lawyer are the first same-sex couple to wed at Athens city hall
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek novelist and his partner became the first same-sex couple…
In the news today: Vigil for slain Ontario family held, and February jobs numbers due
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Halifax’s Ben Proudfoot credits storytelling roots for third Oscar nom in four years
Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says he wouldn’t be heading to the Oscars with his third…
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing…
Maine mass shooter had a brain injury. Experts say that doesn’t explain his violence.
BOSTON (AP) — Brain injury experts are cautioning against drawing conclusions from newly released and…
With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — For Margarita, a 33-year-old event planner in St. Petersburg, the prison…
Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As SAT season kicks off this weekend, students across the U.S.…
Takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State of the Union address is one of the durable set…
Biden orders US military to set up temporary aid port for Gaza as famine threatens
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. military Thursday to set up a…
Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Thursday that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation…
Yukon’s 2024 budget promises money for housing, international health-care workers
WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s finance minister says too many of the territory’s residents are being affected…
Evidence of traumatic brain injury in shooter who killed 18 in deadliest shooting in Maine’s history
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — An Army reservist responsible for the worst gun massacre in Maine’s…
Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is ‘humbling,’ but disagrees on antisemitism
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby said he was reflecting on his leadership after the “humbling”…
Iowa House OKs bill to criminalize death of an “unborn person” despite IVF concerns
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans in Iowa’s House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday…