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Court revives doctors’ lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court Friday revived a lawsuit by three doctors…
Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group was sentenced…
Things to know about the latest court and policy action on transgender issues in the US
On Friday, Texas became the most populous state with a ban in effect against gender-affirming…
One dead, four injured in stabbings at notorious jail in Atlanta that’s under federal investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — Five people were stabbed, one fatally, during a dispute among men being…
New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA – The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and…
Death toll from Johannesburg fire rises to 76 as city turns to tough job of identifying victims
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Search teams finished checking a derelict Johannesburg apartment building a day after…
Two ex-Proud Boys leaders get among the longest sentences in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group were sentenced…
Rainbows, drag shows, movies: Lebanon’s leaders go after perceived symbols of the LGBTQ+ community
BEIRUT (AP) — Rainbows, school books, movies and drag shows have all been targeted in…
Man gets 2-year prison sentence in pandemic fraud case to buy alpaca farm
BOSTON (AP) — A former pizzeria owner has been sentenced to two years in prison…
US employers added a solid 187,000 jobs in August in sign of a still-resilient labor market
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 187,000 jobs in August, evidence of a slowing but…
Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term to a single year
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s king on Friday reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eight-year prison…
Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency says 120 people have been fired for claiming a…
A federal judge strikes down a Texas law requiring age verification to view pornographic websites
A federal judge has struck down a Texas law requiring age verification and health warnings…
Israeli forces raid a West Bank town, sparking a firefight that kills a Palestinian teacher
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Friday raided a Palestinian town in the northern…
NASA spacecraft around moon spots likely crash site of Russia’s lost lunar lander
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft around the moon has found the likely…
Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural…
Restaurant Brands International receives approval for share buyback plan
TORONTO – Restaurant Brands International Inc. has received approval from its board of directors to…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
After nearly 30 years, Pennsylvania will end state funding for anti-abortion counseling centers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — For nearly 30 years, Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have…
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release GDP figures today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
What happens when you give 50 homeless people $7,500 each? A B.C. study found out
VANCOUVER – There’s a stark contrast between public perception and the reality of how homeless…
Will updated COVID vaccines work against latest variant? Canadian scientists monitor global research
Federal scientists will be monitoring global research to determine the effectiveness of updated vaccines against…
First Nation reflects on grief and healing one year after stabbing rampage
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION – Eddie Head felt a deep pull toward his Saskatchewan First…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Two ex-Proud Boys leaders get some of longest sentences in Jan. 6 Capitol attack WASHINGTON…