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9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush in sign that Hamas resistance is still strong
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian militants carried out one of the deadliest single…
Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a transgender girl sobbed in federal court Wednesday…
As Pacific Northwest fentanyl crisis surges, officials grapple with how to curb it
SEATTLE (AP) — The fight against fentanyl is increasingly being waged in schools, jails and…
University of Calgary named world’s first United Nations University hub for water
CALGARY – The University of Calgary has become the world’s first United Nations University hub…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after…
Lawsuit alleges ex-Harvard Medical School professor used own sperm to secretly impregnate patient
BOSTON (AP) — A former professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of one of…
Funeral and procession honors North Dakota sheriff’s deputy killed in crash involving senator’s son
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota sheriff’s deputy killed last week in the line…
After court cases and death threats, Montreal suburb’s deer cull to go ahead in 2024
LONGUEUIL, Que. – A Montreal suburb announced Wednesday that its long-delayed cull of deer that…
Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for ‘compassion’ in Texas abortion case but don’t say law should change
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the Republicans seeking their party’s 2024 presidential nomination have said…
NCAA survey of 23,000 student-athletes shows mental health concerns have lessened post-pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An NCAA survey of student-athletes suggests they are experiencing fewer mental health…
A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here’s how mifepristone works
Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S., and one of…
Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama
If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household…
Court upholds judge’s ruling ordering new election in Louisiana sheriff’s race decided by one vote
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A divided state appeals court has upheld a judge’s ruling ordering…
In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear…
More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
CBD use increased 50% in the past four years, according to a new survey published…
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than…
‘I feel trapped’: Scores of underage Rohingya girls forced into abusive marriages in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — In a bedroom in Malaysia that has become a prison,…
The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over…
Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week.…
Switzerland’s Greens fail in a long-shot bid to enter the national government
BERLIN (AP) — Switzerland’s environmentalist Greens failed in a long-shot bid to enter the national…
Heard at UN climate talks: Quotes that tell the story
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Over 14 days of U.N. climate talks, delegates from…
The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — In this big year of entertainment — think “Barbenheimer,” the twin…
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants – and isn’t afraid to say no
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a 23-year-old, Reneé Rapp has had a lot of practice…