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Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation’s…
Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard…
Voters back Nebraska’s ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and reject a competing measure
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska voters supported a measure Tuesday that enshrines the state’s current…
After months of buildup, news outlets finally have the chance to report on election results
The final answer may or may not come on Tuesday, but news organizations that have…
Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Michael
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — Tito Jackson has been buried at the same Southern California cemetery…
New York voters pass constitution change that supporters say will protect abortion and trans rights
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York voters have approved an amendment to the state’s constitution…
Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience
For all the concerns about a tumultuous process that could leave Americans waiting for days…
Influencer is banned from future NYC marathons for bringing a camera crew to last weekend’s race
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend’s…
Influencer is banned from future NYC marathons for bringing a camera crew to last weekend’s race
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend’s…
Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successor
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo’s chief said Wednesday that Switch console sales…
Arizona voters guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters have approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access up to…
Tito Jackson’s funeral is held at cemetery where brother Michael and father Joe are buried
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — A funeral was held for Tito Jackson at the same Southern…
Isolation, pandemic aftermath and twisted art featured in Paula Hawkins’ new thriller
TORONTO — In Paula Hawkins’ latest thriller, people are emerging from pandemic isolation, engaging with…
‘No happy paintings’: Dozens of art works by Canadian war artist at Calgary exhibit
CALGARY — There’s a darkness in the work of venerated Canadian war artist Bill MacDonnell,…
Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As one of the Arab world’s largest book fairs opens in…
UK doctor gets 31 years for poisoning mother’s partner with fake COVID vaccine
LONDON (AP) — A British doctor who was disgruntled about his inheritance and injected his…
Canadian Stage eliminates accumulated debt for first time in 37-year history
TORONTO — Canadian Stage has eliminated its accumulated debt for the first time since its…
Sorrentino’s ode to Naples, ‘Parthenope,’ gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene
ROME (AP) — When director Paolo Sorrentino’s hit series “The Young Pope” debuted in 2016,…
B.C.’s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week’s judicial recounts
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby’s new cabinet is set to be sworn in Nov. 18,…
UK doctor gets 31 years for poisoning mother’s partner with fake COVID vaccine
LONDON (AP) — A British doctor who was disgruntled about his inheritance and tried to…
Quebec ‘ready to use’ notwithstanding clause to force doctors to practise in province
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government is prepared to use the notwithstanding…
Abortion rights amendment’s passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights advocates prevailed on seven ballot measures across the U.S. in…
Cineplex to make online purchase fee more obvious amid tribunal case
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it will continue adding a fee to some online ticket…
Abortion rights amendment’s passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights advocates prevailed on seven ballot measures across the U.S. in…