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Unpredictable whooping cough outbreaks see cases rise in Ontario, drop in Quebec
TORONTO — Whooping cough is on track to reach a record number of cases in…
Why does ‘The Babadook’ still haunt? Its director, Jennifer Kent, has some answers
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Babadook,” when it was released 10 years ago, didn’t seem…
New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed
New York magazine says that its highly regarded Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, is on leave…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimes
Since the #MeToo movement took off, a multitude of male celebrities have been accused of…
Federal officials have increased staff in recent months at NY jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is held
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons says it has increased staffing in…
Hobbled Redblacks look to clinch playoff spot with win over league-leading Alouettes
OTTAWA — Playoff hopes are on the line as the Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal…
Delaware governor draws criticism from fellow Democrats for vetoing doctor-assisted suicide bill
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney on Friday vetoed a bill allowing doctor-assisted…
A dozen Tufts lacrosse players were diagnosed with a rare muscle injury
BOSTON (AP) — A dozen Tufts University men’s lacrosse players have been diagnosed with a…
Bureau of Prisons says it’s adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is held
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons says it has increased staffing in…
Delaware governor draws criticism from fellow Democrats for vetoing doctor-assisted suicide bill
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney on Friday vetoed a bill allowing doctor-assisted…
Canada announces $151 million for polio eradication, after outbreak in Gaza Strip
OTTAWA — Canada is setting aside $151 million for the fight to eradicate polio worldwide.…
‘The West Wing’ cast visits the White House for a 25th anniversary party
WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Joe Biden away from the White House, it was left…
Wojnarowski one of the first significant sports ‘insiders’ to step away from the spotlight
Adam Schefter was surprised the first time he heard his friend Adrian Wojnarowski was considering…
‘The West Wing’ cast visits the White House for a 25th anniversary party
WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Joe Biden away from the White House, it was left…
Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of involuntary manslaughter case in ‘Rust’ shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Friday to…
Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping
MUNICH (AP) — Thousands of beer lovers lined up early Saturday to be among the…
Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping
MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday…
Ottawa’s $2B loan for satellites has Tories calling for Elon Musk to step in
OTTAWA — A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing…
New documentary reveals Tragically Hip members grieved apart after Downie’s death
TORONTO — The death of the Tragically Hip’s lead singer Gord Downie united fans across…
Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you
TOKYO (AP) — If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to…
Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers,…
Raptors 905 open tryout sets tone for entire organization as Raptors continue rebuild
TORONTO — Rebuilding the Toronto Raptors and making them one of the top teams in…
Madonna makes veiled entrance to Dolce&Gabbana for show celebrating her 1990s heyday
MILAN (AP) — Celebrities swarmed Milan Fashion Week on the last big day of runway…
Kathryn Crosby, actor and widow of famed singer and Oscar-winning actor Bing Crosby, dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kathryn Crosby, who appeared in such movies as “The 7th Voyage…