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Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students
BOSTON (AP) — Several Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it…
Philly’s elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes
Philadelphia’s two-term elected district attorney said Thursday he wants a court to stop plans to…
TSX posts modest loss Thursday, U.S. markets essentially flat after inflation report
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index posted a modest loss Thursday, weighed down by the…
Virtual ERs are controversial, but in rural Newfoundland, one has saved a life
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The 12-bed hospital in New-Wes-Valley, N.L. — population 2,000 — found…
Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs
OTTAWA – Federal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to…
Greek government’s plans to legalize same-sex marriage win key opposition backing
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The center-right Greek government’s plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage received…
Palestinian viewers are captivated and moved by case at UN’s top court accusing Israel of genocide
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem spent…
St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out…
Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to disclose his hospitalization
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s internal watchdog said Thursday he will review the secrecy surrounding…
Nelson Mandela’s support for Palestinians endures with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Barely two weeks after he was released from prison…
Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study
MONTREAL – Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international…
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show no link with suicide, FDA says
A preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity…
Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says state-run medical marijuana dispensaries are a ‘nonstarter’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Having state-run dispensaries for medical marijuana in Wisconsin as proposed by…
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Charlotte Gazette-Mail. January 10, 2024. Editorial: The brief moment that still defines water crisis Perhaps…
Tennessee lawmakers are at odds after studying rejection of US education money over its requirements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have hit an impasse after studying whether the state…
WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn’t always easy
Bianca Williams was tired of trying to find a store that either accepted federal food…
President Joe Biden’s record age, 81, is an ‘asset,’ first lady Jill Biden says
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden says her husband’s age is an “asset,” as…
Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose…
$100 million gift from Lilly Endowment to United Negro College Fund will support HBCU endowments
The United Negro College Fund announced a donation of $100 million from the Lilly Endowment…
Efforts to restrict transgender health care endure in 2024, with more adults targeted
Republican-led state legislatures are considering a new round of bills restricting medical care for transgender…
US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020
Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S., prompting many to…
In the news today: UN court opens hearings on genocide allegation against Israel
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the Los Angeles Clippers compiling one of their best rosters…
$100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princess
HONOLULU (AP) — In life, Abigail Kawananakoa embodied the complexities of Hawaii: Many considered her…