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Trump’s foreign aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close
SARMADA, Syria (AP) — In the town of Sarmada in northern Syria, Dr. Mohammad Fares…
This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people
A generation has passed since the world saw the peak in AIDS-related deaths. Those deaths…
‘SNL’ at 50: The Tragically Hip’s potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV
As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some…
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report
MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on…
Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and…
It’s a publishing fairy tale. ‘Hansel and Gretel’ is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak
An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two…
Polish appeals court orders retrial in abortion-aiding case
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An appeals court in Poland on Thursday ordered a retrial of…
Pamela Anderson, Tom Green and Jason Priestley recall fun, wild, pressure-cooker gig of hosting ‘SNL’
Hosting “Saturday Night Live” is a massive career milestone, but it also comes with intense…
New national tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ features Fergie L. Philippe and Kyra Belle Johnson
NEW YORK (AP) — Fergie L. Philippe first saw the stage musical “Beauty and the…
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s…
At 50, ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates its past as a comedy icon – and wonders about its future
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night…
A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Rihanna and two toddlers looking on from the audience, a…
‘Saturday Night Live’ costume designer Tom Broecker wants every host to feel at home
NEW YORK (AP) — Costume designer Tom Broecker has been working at “Saturday Night Live”…
What’s going to win best picture? We rank the Oscar field
NEW YORK (AP) — The inner-Vatican machinations of “Conclave” have nothing on this year’s Oscar…
Cineplex’s digital rentals business sold for ‘nominal proceeds’ to Swiss media firm
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has sold its digital rentals business to a subsidiary…
The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with ‘The Light’ shining on politics
BERLIN (AP) — The Berlin International Film Festival is kicking off on Thursday with the…
Federal judge pauses President Trump’s order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s recent executive…
Federal judge pauses President Trump’s order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s recent executive…
Theodore injury raises questions about Canada’s roster flexibility at 4 Nations
MONTREAL — Jon Cooper is prepared to send one of his forwards out on defence.…
Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser called into Canada camp as an injury replacement
Canada has called in midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to replace the injured Bianca St-Georges for the…
Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A man injured alongside author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack…
Many Americans think Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun – not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) — While some U.S. adults consider Cupid’s holiday outdated, more say they…
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit…
Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to…