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President of Belarus gives himself immunity from prosecution and limits potential challengers
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus signed a new law Thursday that…
Exploding toilet at a Dunkin’ store in Florida left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claims
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A customer has filed a negligence lawsuit against Dunkin’, claiming he…
Rate cuts and a return to growth: What Deloitte sees on the Canadian economic horizon
TORONTO – The Canadian economy will return to growth in the second half of 2024,…
ER doctors don’t want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association
TORONTO – The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is “concerned” about comments made…
In ‘The Brothers Sun,’ Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor – but new faces
In 2021, Sam Song Li was cast in an independent film as the ancestor of…
South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Denmark’s queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down in a rare abdication
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Europe’s longest reigning monarch Queen Margrethe rode through Denmark’s capital Thursday…
Iran says at least 84 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two bombs exploded and killed at least 84 people…
Israel’s Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike
JERUSALEM (AP) — The chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service vowed Wednesday that the agency…
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan.…
Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 78 dead
SUZU, Japan (AP) — Rescuers braved the cold in a race against time as they…
More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health…
Extreme cold grips Nordic countries, Russia as floods hit western Europe
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Europe experienced stark weather contrasts on Wednesday, with extreme cold and…
Oregon police confirm investigation into medication theft amid report hospital patients died
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the theft of medication prescribed to patients at…
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift economy, education
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reached across the partisan divide Wednesday night…
Movie Review: Anthony Hopkins shines in ‘Freud’s Last Session’
“Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud, adds to a string of sterling…
New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that she will push…
It took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the…
Nebraska lawmakers reconvene for new session that could shape up to be as contentious as the last
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature returned to the Capitol in Lincoln on Wednesday…
Legislators pay respects, eye gun laws as they reconvene following Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The father of one of 18 people killed in Maine’s deadliest…
B.C. school district told to pay student $5,000 for failing to address her anxiety
VANCOUVER – An unnamed school district in British Columbia has been ordered by the province’s…
Montreal soup kitchen to stay open after securing emergency funding from province
MONTREAL – An Old Montreal soup kitchen operating since 1877 says it has secured funding…
Oklahoma’s next lethal injection delayed for 100 days for competency hearing
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The lethal injection of an Oklahoma man scheduled to be executed…
Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the…