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Defense: Man harmless despite threat against Kansas lawmaker

Defense: Man harmless despite threat against Kansas lawmaker

TOPEKA, Kan.
Russian strike toll: 45 dead civilians, including 6 children

Russian strike toll: 45 dead civilians, including 6 children

DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll from the Ukraine war’s deadliest attack on civilians at one location since last spring reached 45 at an apartment building a Russian missile blasted in the southeastern city of Dnipro, officials said Tuesday.
Nova Scotia premier meets with health leaders over province's stressed system

Nova Scotia premier meets with health leaders over province's stressed system

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he agrees that work is needed to restore trust in the province’s health-care system after the recent deaths of two patients who had waited hours for care in hospital emergency departments.
Wisconsin Senate OKs welfare vote, nixes Evers' abortion ask

Wisconsin Senate OKs welfare vote, nixes Evers' abortion ask

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday rejected calls from Gov.
Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

EDMONTON — The federal government delivered nearly $10 million Tuesday to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry as the province continues to accuse Ottawa of wanting to shut down jobs in its energy sector.
White House defends its delayed, limited document disclosure

White House defends its delayed, limited document disclosure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House brushed aside criticism Tuesday of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden's home and former office, saying it may withhold information to pr
World Food Program chief: Somali famine slowed, not avoided

World Food Program chief: Somali famine slowed, not avoided

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning World Food Program says support from donors like the United States and Germany have allowed it to postpone — though not entirely avert — famine in Somalia but stressed that “we’re no
ICBC president Nicolas Jimenez leaves to take the top job at BC Ferries

ICBC president Nicolas Jimenez leaves to take the top job at BC Ferries

VICTORIA — The president and CEO of the Insurance Corporation of B.C. is leaving to take on the same job at BC Ferries. The insurance corporation says in a news release that Nicolas Jimenez has been with them for almost 20 years.
Highlights from Canada's guidance on alcohol and health

Highlights from Canada's guidance on alcohol and health

Canada has adopted new guidance on low-risk alcohol consumption, drastically slashing the amount of booze that was considered safe in 2011.
Floodlights beaming into homes disrupt historic Newfoundland neighbourhood

Floodlights beaming into homes disrupt historic Newfoundland neighbourhood

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Residents of a historic Newfoundland fishing village say the City of St. John’s has abandoned them in their fight against a neighbour's powerful floodlights, which they say shine all night into the bedrooms of local homes.