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Doctors explain serious kidney disease facing some Calgary kids infected with E. coli
The number of E. coli infections linked to Calgary-area daycares could continue to rise, a…
There’s no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare…
Contradicting federal health officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis recommends against new COVID booster
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s top health department official…
Tamara Lich identified in video as president of ‘Freedom Convoy,’ court hears
OTTAWA – The trial for “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich heard Wednesday that she was…
Senators clash with US prisons chief over transparency, seek fixes for problem-plagued agency
The director of the federal Bureau of Prisons was scolded Wednesday by members of the…
Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, ending…
Former NYC buildings commissioner accused of trading favors for cash, Mets tickets and more
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s onetime top building-safety official was arrested Wednesday on…
Powerful explosion kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel says the blast was caused by mishandled bomb
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least five Palestinians were killed and over 20…
Special mosquitoes are being bred to fight dengue. How the old enemies are now becoming allies
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — For decades, preventing dengue fever in Honduras has meant teaching people…
Canadian governments, charities and citizens send aid to earthquake-stricken Morocco
MONTREAL – Hassaan Sheikh says that as his team distributes blankets and mattresses in Moroccan…
Special mosquitoes are being bred to fight dengue. How the old enemies are now becoming allies
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — For decades, preventing dengue fever in Honduras has meant teaching people…
Law Roach, the image architect, rethinks his own image with a New York Fashion Week show
NEW YORK (AP) — Celebrity stylist Law Roach has refilled his cup, emerging out of…
Wandering bull moose is captured in downtown Santa Fe, moved to habitat in northern New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A wandering bull moose was captured in downtown Santa Fe…
Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says
Earth is exceeding its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine key measurements…
Seven in 10 Canadians worried about climate change, link it to extreme weather
OTTAWA – A large majority of Canadians are worried about climate change and believe it…
Jury urged to convict 3 in last trial tied to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot
Three men charged with assisting the leaders of a plan to kidnap Michigan’s governor were…
Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday. Advisers to the…
4-H teams with Netflix’s ‘Spy Kids: Armageddon’ to launch new learning platform Clover
NEW YORK (AP) — The National 4-H Council is growing in a new direction –…
High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right direction
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation jumped last month largely because of a spike in gas prices…
Hillary Clinton joins Jill Biden at the White House to honor recipients of a prestigious arts prize
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton, the first lady and a former first…
Naloxone kits in Canada should be readily available in nasal spray and injectable versions: panel
People administering an overdose-reversing medication should have a choice of both versions of take-home naloxone…
What to know about renters insurance and what it does and doesn’t cover
NEW YORK (AP) — When the unexpected happens — whether fire, hail, or human error…
‘Boil Alert’ doc examines most ‘egregious’ examples of water crisis in North America
TORONTO – When documentarian James Burns and Apache guitarist Stevie Salas set out to create…
Minneapolis budget plan includes millions for new employees as part of police reform effort
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Complying with court orders to end racist and unconstitutional policing in Minneapolis…