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Choice is between BC United and NDP, says Kevin Falcon, shrugging off Conservatives
VICTORIA – The leader of British Columbia’s official Opposition, the BC United party, says he’ll…
People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escape
OTTAWA – Canadians desperate to bring extended family members in the Gaza Strip to safety…
Cristina Pacheco, foremost chronicler of street life in Mexico for half a century, has died at 82
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cristina Pacheco, the foremost chronicler of street life in Mexico City…
Man accused of attacking Muslim lawmaker in Connecticut ordered to undergo psych exam
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man accused of attacking a Connecticut state representative outside a…
Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa
CALGARY – The Alberta government is committing $200 million to help family doctors keep the…
As Quebec teachers strike drags on, fears rise about children’s welfare
MONTREAL – As a Quebec teachers strike drags on, parents and child development experts warn…
Methamphetamine, fentanyl drive record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon, annual report finds
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Fentanyl and methamphetamine drove a record number of homeless deaths last…
Connecticut man gets 12 years in prison for failed plan to fight for Islamic State in Syria
A Connecticut man who pleaded guilty to planning to fight for the Islamic State group…
Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
It’s beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might…
NCAA President Charlie Baker drawing on lessons learned as GOP governor in Democratic Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Growing up in a Boston suburb in the 1960s, Charlie Baker learned…
Man accused of texting death threats to Ramaswamy faces similar charges involving 2 more candidates
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who was released from jail after he…
B.C. Green Leader Furstenau looks to push ‘reality’ politics in 2024 election year
VICTORIA – The approaching 2024 election in British Columbia is an opportunity for the Green…
Harris to kick off 2024 with stops in Nevada, South Carolina, home to some of Democrats’ first votes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Nevada and South Carolina next…
Doctors, nurses call for reforms to prevent overcrowding in Canada’s emergency rooms
Overcrowded emergency rooms are frustrating patients and staff in parts of the country as respiratory…
A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical…
Hundreds alleged assault by youth detention workers. Years later, most suspects face no charges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Zach Robinson spent decades trying to fight off nightmares about being…
Man with mental health history sentenced to more than 2 decades in wife’s slaying with meat cleaver
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man with a history of mental health issues who…
Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it
TORONTO – Deciding whether to fix your aging car again or trade it in for…
Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone
HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) — Snuggling on the sofa across from the Christmas tree, Sol proudly…
AP PHOTOS: In North America, 2023 was a year for all the emotions
NEW YORK (AP) — To look is to be charmed. Amused. Saddened. Horrified. Amazed. Inspired.…
Homeless numbers in Los Angeles could surge again, even as thousands move to temporary shelter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the hours after being elected mayor of Los Angeles, Karen…
Thailand sends 3 orangutans rescued from illicit wildlife trade back to Indonesia
BANGKOK (AP) — Three trafficked Sumatran orangutans were sent back from Thailand to Indonesia on…
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US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ MIAMI…
Newly released video shows how police moved through UNLV campus in response to reports of shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officers shouted over blaring alarms and knocked down reports of additional…