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Following an Israeli airstrike, crowded Gaza hospital struggles to treat wounded children
BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) — The gray film covering the faces of children…
One-third of fired BC’s health care workers fired for vaccine refusal were in Interior Health
If you wondered exactly how many health care workers were fired for refusing the COVID…
Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters and slams organizers for lack of rest after early morning finish
PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Paris Masters on Thursday in a…
Nominee looks to future where it’s ‘not remarkable’ women are majority on top court
OTTAWA – While Mary Moreau’s nomination to Canada’s top court is history-making, she told members…
Oregon man sentenced for LGBTQ+ hate crimes in Idaho, including trying to hit people with car
BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — An Oregon man who pleaded guilty in connection with LGBTQ+ hate…
Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — ___Using sidewalks as exam rooms and heavy red duffle bags as medical…
A pilot accused of threatening to shoot a commercial airline captain is an Air Force Reserve officer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A pilot accused of threatening to shoot a commercial airline captain…
Alberta doctors ‘trepidatious’ about changes to already fragile health-care system
CALGARY – The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are apprehensive about…
A year out from the election, Biden’s strategy is to revive 2020 themes, drawing contrast with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year out from Election Day, President Joe Biden ’s reelection campaign…
Canadian prisons ‘disturbingly and unconscionably Indigenized’: corrections watchdog
OTTAWA – The federal prison watchdog says there are still too many Indigenous people behind…
Democrats fear that Biden’s Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan have warned the White House that President Joe…
A Pennsylvania nurse is accused of killing 4 patients, injuring others with high doses of insulin
A registered nurse in Pennsylvania faces charges she administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Ballon d’Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it’s time to ‘focus on soccer’
SANT JOAN DESPÍ, Spain (AP) — It’s been a whirlwind last few months for Aitana…
Canadian man in Gaza says Ottawa has asked him to be prepared to leave with family
A Canadian man trying to get out of Gaza with his family says Global Affairs…
US Marshals releases its first report on shootings by officers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Marshals have for the first time released data on shots…
Georgia lawmakers launch investigation of troubled Fulton County Jail in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — The troubled jail in Atlanta where former President Donald Trump surrendered in…
Virginia governor orders schools to disclose details of school-related drug overdoses
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order requiring school systems to notify parents of…
Justice Department opens civil rights probes into South Carolina jails beset by deaths and violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina jails where incarcerated people have died violently at…
Thousands of Las Vegas Strip hotel workers at 18 casinos could go on strike this month
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hotel workers fighting for new…
Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report
NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer high school students are vaping this year, the government reported…
After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza…
Japan’s prime minister announces $113 billion in stimulus spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday a stimulus package of more…
Global Affairs Canada ready for ‘further crossings daily’ out of Gaza Strip
TORONTO – The federal government says it expects the flow of foreign nationals leaving the…