The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s New Democrats are promising to bring in a $475-million pharmacare plan if they win the election next year, which they say could be introduced without program cuts or new taxes–although they’re not ruling them out. They say the plan would cover 125 medications deemed essential, […]
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By James Nord The Associated Press RAPID CITY, S.D. — Federal officials in South Dakota said Monday that 15 people have been indicted for illegally trafficking eagles and other migratory birds after a two-year undercover operation potentially involving hundreds of birds. U.S. Attorney Randy Seiler said that officials expect “significant” […]
The Associated Press CINCINNATI — Police in Ohio have received a stuffed toy given by a child to a Pennsylvania police officer to help keep him safe. The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/2owU8hU ) reports a stuffed moose called Mr. Moosey has become a travelling protection talisman sent to police and other […]
The Associated Press It was the most stunning political victory of the 21st century, one that brought shocked concern in many parts of the world and cheers in others. One uncontroversial certainty was that it would cause reverberations around the globe. Donald Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform, but […]
The Associated Press MOSCOW — A flash flood of fruit juice from a beverage plant in southern Russia has flowed into a town’s streets and into the River Don. The Prosecutor’s Office in the Lipetsk region said in a statement that the roof of PepsiCo’s Lebedyansky factory collapsed Tuesday morning, […]
The Associated Press ELLINGTON, Conn. — Police in Connecticut have cited Fitbit records in an arrest warrant for a 40-year-old man charged with killing his wife in 2015. Richard Dabate (DAH-bayt) faces murder, tampering with evidence and making a false statement charges in the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Connie Dabate […]
By Barbara Ortutay THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Though perhaps best known as Facebook’s No. 2 executive, Sheryl Sandberg is also a mentor, a mother, a billionaire and an author. When her husband Dave Goldberg died suddenly in 2015 while they were vacationing in Mexico, she added “widow” to […]
By Rachel Zoll The Associated Press NEW YORK — Karen Oliveto clutched a friend’s hand, closed her eyes and wept when she learned last year she had been elected a bishop of the United Methodist Church. Oliveto, who is married to another woman, had become the denomination’s first openly gay […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Mushroom and Cheese Burritos are a delicious vegetarian dish hearty enough to satisfy even the most die-hard carnivore in your family: a burrito stuffed with portobello mushrooms, chiles and cheese. It’s perfect for Meatless Mondays and ‚Äî bonus! ‚Äî all the ingredients are cooked […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–The air was bittersweet in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dressing room after a season-ending loss last night. Bitter from the end result of Game 6–a 2-1 overtime defeat which ended a closely-matched first-round series with the heavily-favoured Washington Capitals. Sweet for players and their head coach […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–As usual, Daniel Murphy was diplomatic about all the damage he’s done to the N.Y. Mets since they let him leave as a free agent. Max Scherzer knows that’s just a mirage. “He wants to beat their brains in,” Scherzer noted. “He won’t say anything, and […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham ANAHEIM, Calif.–Although Marcus Stroman had no idea why he was called for an illegal quick-pitch, he refused to allow the unusual umpiring decision to stop him from carrying the Toronto Blue Jays to another win in their climb out of a huge early-season hole. He pitched […]
