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King Charles’ cancer diagnosis highlights the long waiting times many people in the UK face
LONDON (AP) — For Anna Gittins, three months would have spelled the difference between life…
Europe’s oldest monarch who fell ill on vacation will get a pacemaker, Norway’s palace says
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The infection that sent Europe’s oldest monarch, King Harald V of…
Bulgaria’s prime minister resigns as planned, part of a power-sharing agreement
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously approved the resignation of Prime Minister…
A painting by Denmark’s artistic Queen Margrethe exceeds expectations at auction
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An abstract painting by Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, who surprised her country…
In the news today: Nashville plane crash investigation, prison officials to testify
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?
RICHMOND, B.C. – Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs…
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke…
V-J Day ‘Kiss’ photo stays on display as VA head reverses department memo that would’ve banned it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs secretary has reversed a department memo that aimed to…
Gaza cease-fire talks fail to achieve a breakthrough with Ramadan just days away, Egypt says
CAIRO (AP) — Three days of negotiations with Hamas over a cease-fire in Gaza and…
Californians vote on measure governor says he needs to tackle homelessness crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians voted on a statewide ballot measure that is touted by…
Workplace safety regulator says management failed in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Complaints by a movie weapons supervisor to managers went unheeded…
Biden beats long-shot challenger Dean Phillips in the congressman’s home state of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden dealt challenger Dean Phillips a Super Tuesday defeat in…
Costa Rican prosecutors say fake nuns ran false charity clinics, abused novices and gave poor care
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Prosecutors in Costa Rica said Tuesday they have arrested…
A GOP split thwarted election conspiracy promoters in Kansas and sank tighter mail ballot rules
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A deep split among Republican lawmakers in Kansas on Tuesday doomed…
Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health-care services in territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Nunavut and the federal government are spending nearly $36 million to improve…
The Spanish region of Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation products
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out a pioneering women’s health initiative this…
UK government says Kate to appear in June for a ceremony. But the announcement has caused confusion
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government appeared to have made an embarrassing mistake Tuesday after it…
Bitcoin briefly hits an all-time high, less than two years after FTX scandal clobbered crypto
NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has hit an all-time high less than two years after…
‘Something’s got to give:’ Canadian Olympic, sports groups call out funding shortfall
The Canadian men’s basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch…
James Crumbley is up next as second parent to stand trial in Michigan school shooting
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A man who purchased a gun with his son four days…
Nebraska’s new law limiting abortion and trans healthcare is argued before the state Supreme Court
Members of the Nebraska Supreme Court appeared to meet with skepticism a state lawyer’s defense…
Maryland Senate approves legal protections for gender-affirming care
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gender-affirming treatment in Maryland would be protected from criminal and civil…
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps to worst day in weeks; bitcoin touches record before tumbling
NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech stocks pulled Wall Street down to its worst day…
Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear condemned efforts to limit diversity, equity and…