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Ex-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him ‘bully with a badge’
DENVER (AP) — A judge sentenced an ex-Colorado police officer to 14 months in jail…
Move to allow Canadian drugs to be imported by U.S. creates shortage fears
OTTAWA – A major shift in U.S. policy about buying medication from Canada has caused…
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after being confirmed at New Year’s Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf, known for his off-screen troubles as well as his film roles, has…
Hezbollah leader says his group must retaliate for suspected Israeli strike in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah said Friday that his group…
PepsiCo products are being pulled from some Carrefour grocery stores in Europe over price hikes
PARIS (AP) — Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores…
The Perry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa’s presidential caucuses
CUMMING, Iowa (AP) — Friday looked like a typical January morning in Iowa — gray…
Radio reporter fired over comedy act reinstated after an arbitrator finds his jokes ‘funny’
A reporter who was fired for his standup comedy has been reinstated to his job…
NRA chief, one of the most powerful figures in US gun policy, says he’s resigning days before trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he…
Mary Dawson, Canada’s first conflict of interest and ethics commissioner dies at 81
OTTAWA – Ask Dave Dawson what his mother, Mary Dawson, was most proud of after…
US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is extradited to Utah from Scotland
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An elusive U.S. fugitive accused of faking his own death…
New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture
NEW YORK (AP) — A plan for a floating swimming pool in New York City’s…
Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it’s…
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor says Trump should be on ballot, Biden must visit to beat him
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic governor opposes keeping Republican Donald Trump off the ballot…
UN humanitarian chief calls Gaza ‘uninhabitable’ 3 months into Israel-Hamas war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief described Gaza on Friday as “uninhabitable” three…
Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says
Recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches that were tied to lead poisoning in hundreds of U.S. children…
Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people
At least two dozen people in 14 states have been sickened, including five who were…
Cher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son’s money, but the issue isn’t done
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday declined to immediately put Cher’s son into…
Ohio governor signs order barring minors from gender-affirming surgery as veto override looms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week after vetoing legislation that would have banned all forms…
Connecticut military veteran charged with making threats against member of Congress, VA
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut military veteran has been arrested on allegations he threatened…
New gun law has blocked over 500 firearms from being bought by young people, attorney general says
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 500 gun purchases have been blocked since a new gun…
People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds
People taking the popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk…
Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida voters
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A petition initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida…
Canada adds just 100 jobs in December as unemployment rate holds steady at 5.8%
OTTAWA – Job growth stalled in December as the total number of jobs in Canada…
61-year-old with schizophrenia still missing three weeks after St. Louis nursing home shut down
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 61-year-old man with schizophrenia is still missing three weeks after…