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Police received ‘multiple’ calls before Ladysmith, B.C., crash sent two to hospital
LADYSMITH — Police on Vancouver Island say they’ve arrested a driver after a head-on crash…
FACT FOCUS: Trump says he’s cut drug prices by up to 1,500%. That’s not possible
Days after he sent letters instructing top pharmaceutical manufacturers to use a “most favored nation”…
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed…
Stella Rimington, Britain’s first female MI5 spy chief, dies at 90
LONDON (AP) — Stella Rimington, the first female chief of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency and…
Mother of 2 missing children reindicted with murder after 11 years of psychiatric treatment
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness…
August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few…
Langley RCMP appeal for footage, witnesses after fatal B.C. highway crash
LANGLEY — Police in Langley, B.C., say a motorcyclist has died after a crash on…
Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of…
Canadian researchers solve 12-year mystery of sea star wasting disease
A team led by researchers in British Columbia has solved the mystery of a gruesome…
Bad blood. Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200 meters at US nationals
Noah Lyles landed the day’s biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the…
Former SAG-AFTRA executive director David White is interim executive director of the NFLPA
Former SAG-AFTRA executive director David White was elected interim executive director of the NFL Players…
Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington
ATLANTA (AP) — Anderson Clayton wanted a headline name to speak at North Carolina Democrats’…
Blaze Alexander homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 6-4
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Blaze Alexander homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the…
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from…
Americans finish strong with a relay world record in the swim worlds to top medal tables
SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States, which had a frustrating swim world championships, ended on…
‘God understands us’: Inside a Nigerian church where deaf people find faith and community
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — It is like any other church in Nigeria ‘s megacity of…
Daryl Dike hurts thigh, latest setback for American forward on West Brom
Daryl Dike will miss the start of West Bromwich Albion’s season because of a thigh…
Yamashita struggles as Women’s British Open lead shrinks to 1 shot over Kim
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the…
Smoke from Canadian wildfires brings unhealthy air to large swaths of the Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air…
Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country…
Israeli fire again kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites…
Canada has its 1st case of West Nile this year. Here’s what to know about the virus
TORONTO — Confirmation of the first human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada…
Yamashita struggles and sees her Women’s British Open lead shrink to 1 shot over Kim
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the…
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away,…