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Italian ex-leader Berlusconi hospitalized in ICU, but alert

Italian ex-leader Berlusconi hospitalized in ICU, but alert

ROME (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was hospitalized Wednesday in intensive care because of a problem related to a previous infection, but was alert and speaking, Italy's foreign minister said. “He’s stable.
Indigenous child-welfare settlement heading back to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

Indigenous child-welfare settlement heading back to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

OTTAWA — A multibillion-dollar settlement for children and families harmed by Ottawa's underfunding of on-reserve services is heading back to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for approval, as both sides seek to turn the page on a dark chapter in Ca
Ex-Scottish leader's husband arrested in party finance probe

Ex-Scottish leader's husband arrested in party finance probe

LONDON (AP) — The husband of former Scottish first minister and Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon was released from police custody Wednesday evening without being charged after his arrest in a party finance probe, British media reported.
Pence won't appeal order compelling grand jury testimony

Pence won't appeal order compelling grand jury testimony

WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for Mike Pence said Wednesday that the former vice president will not appeal a judge's order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department's investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the
Abortion drives liberal's win in Wisconsin court election

Abortion drives liberal's win in Wisconsin court election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz's victory in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade's reversal.

Global takedown of cybercriminals behind malware operation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement agencies in the United States and Europe said Wednesday that they have taken down a major online marketplace for stolen login credentials that had given cybercriminals access to millions of compromised accounts since
Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush

Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush

HONOLULU (AP) — Repairing coral reefs after boats run aground. Shielding native forest trees from a killer fungus outbreak. Patrolling waters for swimmers harassing dolphins and turtles.
Analysis: Trump hush money case raises thorny legal issues

Analysis: Trump hush money case raises thorny legal issues

NEW YORK (AP) — The cover-up is worse than the crime, the expression goes. And in the hush money case against Donald Trump , prosecutors say the cover-up made the crime worse.
Man charged in case of woman missing from Navajo Nation

Man charged in case of woman missing from Navajo Nation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Ontario NDP, ATU Canada increase calls for funding, staffing for transit safety

Ontario NDP, ATU Canada increase calls for funding, staffing for transit safety

Toronto mayoral candidates, labour leaders and Ontario's Opposition NDP all urged various solutions Wednesday to a wave of violence on transit, including more operational funding, a task force, social supports, and physical barriers on platforms.