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B.C. on pace for deadliest year in drug crisis as July brings another 198 deaths
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is on pace for the deadliest year in its unregulated toxic-drug…
Man who killed 3 at a Dollar General in Jacksonville used to work at a dollar store, sheriff says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville shooter used to work at a dollar store and…
What does Florida’s red flag law say, and could it have thwarted the Jacksonville shooter?
CHICAGO (AP) — Police in Florida took a 15-year-old into custody six years ago for…
12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance
MISSISSAUGA – An Ontario man accused of sending a lethal substance to those at risk…
Sudan’s military leader visits Egypt on his first trip abroad since his country plunged into war
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s top military officer made a one-day visit to Egypt on Tuesday…
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage
OTTAWA – The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products…
BMO earnings hit by severance, legal costs as it focuses on containing expenses
TORONTO – BMO Financial Group’s third-quarter profit took a hit in part from severance costs…
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes…
Russian hard-line nationalist ordered to stay in prison after accusing Putin of weakness
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court has ruled that a prominent hard-line nationalist who accused…
Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change
EASTERN EGG ROCK, Maine (AP) — On remote islands off the Maine coast, a unique…
Millennial Money: How to manage caregiving costs for parents while raising kids
Nearly a quarter of millennials are caregivers for an adult, according to a 2020 AARP…
Jacksonville shootings: What we know about the racist killings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A white man wearing a mask and firing a weapon emblazoned…
Jean Dawson is introducing fans to 3 new characters in his latest musical trilogy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jean Dawson is an open book. Onstage, the eccentric performer takes…
Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blood thinner Eliquis and popular diabetes treatments including Jardiance are among…
The U.N. says at least 183 people have been killed in Ethiopia over Amhara region unrest since July
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations human rights office says at least 183 people…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces Black leaders’ anger after racist killings in Jacksonville
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Ron DeSantis scoffed when the NAACP issued a travel advisory this…
NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup
Alix Popham traveled the world as a rugby player. He played 33 times for Wales…
Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a…
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
HBCU president lauds students, officer for stopping Jacksonville killer before racist store attack JACKSONVILLE, Fla.…
Gauff rallies to win at U.S. Open after arguing rival was too slow
NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff already was down a set on Day 1 of…
HBCU president lauds students, officer for stopping Jacksonville killer before racist store attack
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A campus security officer tipped off by observant students likely stopped…
GOP silences ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule; crowd erupts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers voted Monday to temporarily silence a Democratic member of…
Powerful quake and aftershocks rock Indonesia’s Bali and Java islands. No casualties reported
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake and two strong aftershocks rocked Indonesia’s resort island…