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More than 20 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood funding cuts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 20 mostly Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday…
Nanaimo’s vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., says a deferred motion for the city to ask the…
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia
Most of British Columbia’s coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered when one of the…
The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Fed’s Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump’s demands WASHINGTON (AP)…
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
TOKYO (AP) — One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday,…
Questions emerge about NYC gunman’s mental health and his security-sensitive job in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man who stormed a Manhattan office tower with a gun,…
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
HONOLULU (AP) — Fears of a devastating tsunami across the Pacific faded Wednesday after one…
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
HONOLULU (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing…
The Latest: Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii…
Female tour guides in Afghanistan lead women-only groups as some travelers return
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained…
In the news today: Poilievre and the Alberta byelection debate, B.C. tsunami advisory
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places
A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast…
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris
LONDON (AP) — The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over…
Organizations sound alarm as gender equality department faces 81% budget cut
OTTAWA — Organizations working to advancing gender equality are sounding the alarm as the federal…
ICE entices new recruits with patriotism pitch and promise of $50,000 signing bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The agency responsible for carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportations is…
Arkansas police arrest man in Devil’s Den park killings after dayslong search, finding him nearby
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas police on Wednesday charged a 28-year-old man in the…
Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll
TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have…
US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court justice overseeing trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian…
Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.
Police are helping firefighters from several local departments evacuate residents from about 400 properties in…
A tiny California city prone to tsunamis saw the highest waves in continental US after quake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A small California coastal city near the border with Oregon that…
Emotional journey for Atlanta’s homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Allen Hall called it a “very emotional experience” as he boarded a…
Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration to restore lost federal funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University will pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations…
Eugenie Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be forgiven…