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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…
Kentucky bill to expand coverage for stuttering services advances with assist from ex-NBA player
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate voted on Thursday to expand insurance coverage for…
Highlights of Yukon’s territorial budget for 2024
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liberal government tabled its 2024 budget Thursday. The $2.08-billion budget forecasts…
State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity
The invitation list for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday speaks…
Make RCMP police of jurisdiction for Parliament Hill, union urges
OTTAWA – The union that represents front-line Mounties is urging the federal government to make…
B.C. health authority warns of possible privacy breach after police recover documents
VERNON, B.C. – An RCMP investigation has revealed a possible privacy breach for thousands of…
Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers walked out of a Kentucky committee hearing Thursday when…
Feds investigating suspected smuggling at Wisconsin prison, 11 workers suspended in probe
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal authorities have been investigating an apparent smuggling operation involving employees…
President Biden to make ‘unity agenda’ appeal to Congress in State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — Much of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union on Thursday night…
Trudeau won’t say if Canada will restore funding to UN relief agency in Gaza Strip
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t say if Canada intends to restore funding to…
State of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State of the Union speech is one of the biggest pieces…
Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada’s women’s shelters, new report finds
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at…
Lawsuit filed against MIT accuses the university of allowing antisemitism on campus
BOSTON (AP) — Two Jewish students filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Massachusetts Institute…
Orchard expansion in Canada’s wine country stirs fears a key wildlife corridor will be harmed
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Just below the fog line hanging over the central Okanagan…
Montreal public health reports two new measles cases, bringing Quebec total to 12
MONTREAL – Quebec health officials are reporting two more measles cases, bringing the total number…
UN chief urges Sudan’s warring parties to halt hostilities during Muslim holy month of Ramadan
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief urged Sudan’s warring parties on Thursday to…
Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets’ season because of his back problems
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third…
Woman whose husband killed his 5-year-old daughter granted parole for perjury
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The estranged wife of a New Hampshire man convicted of killing…
IVF is dominating headlines in Alabama and across the country. Here’s what you should know about it
Alabama lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey agreed to protect in vitro fertilization providers from legal…
‘It’s so sad’: B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap’s toll
RICHMOND – If you ask the “King of Succulents” Johnny Tai how his plants are…
Analysis: First fatal attack on shipping by Yemen’s Houthi rebels escalates risk for reeling Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first fatal attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on…
In the news today: Six people dead in Ottawa, Israeli real estate controversy
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…