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Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, vows to hit the south with ‘no less strength’ than the north
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s ground offensive expanded to every part of the…
Renowned Canadian musician and former April Wine singer Myles Goodwyn dead at 75
Myles Goodwyn, the legendary Canadian musician and songwriter who shot to stardom as the lead…
‘They’re functioning:’ Toronto scientist’s relatives released from Hamas captivity
TORONTO – Ten-year-old Ofri Brodutch had barely been released from weeks of captivity by Hamas…
After visiting Israel and Ramallah, the ICC prosecutor says he will intensify investigations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court rounded off…
Casino workers with MGM Grand Detroit ratify deal, ending 47-day strike
DETROIT (AP) — Casino workers for MGM Grand Detroit have voted to ratify a new…
Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks…
Plant-based meat industry still poised for growth despite recent setbacks: experts
It’s been more than five years since A&W first started selling Beyond Meat burgers to…
Jewish Canadians to celebrate Hanukkah publicly, even as antisemitism rises
While many Jewish Canadians prepare to light menorahs in celebration of Hanukkah starting Thursday, some…
Pope Francis says he’s doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter’s Square
VATICAN CITY (AP) — For a second Sunday, an ailing Pope Francis skipped his popular…
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada
HALIFAX – Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public…
Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless…
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up,…
Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel pounded targets in crowded southern Gaza on Saturday…
In some neighborhoods in drought-prone Kenya, clean water is scarce. Filters are one solution
BONDENI-JUA KALI, Kenya (AP) — As the sun rises in the Bondeni-Jua Kali neighborhood on…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders KHAN…
Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance
CHICAGO (AP) — Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for…
Scheffler builds 3-shot lead in Bahamas, Woods happy with recovery
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler made two eagles on Saturday in his round of…
Third-party candidate leaves Mexico’s 2024 presidential race. Next leader now likely to be a woman
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A third-party candidate announced Saturday he is leaving Mexico’s 2024 presidential…
Harris focuses on shaping a post-conflict Gaza during a diplomatic blitz in Dubai with Arab leaders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a speed round…
Burkina Faso rights defender abducted as concerns grow over alleged clampdown on dissent
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A prominent human rights defender in Burkina Faso has been abducted…
At first-ever health day at UN climate summit, Canadian doctors push for action
TORONTO – As global leaders prepare to meet for the first dedicated health day at…
Protester critically injured after setting self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — A protester was in critical condition Friday after setting themself on fire…
Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver’s Stanley Park due to moth infestation
VANCOUVER – The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in…
The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show
PARIS (AP) — The giant waves form in the storm belts of the Southern Ocean,…