Joe Biden campaign stops aimed at voters
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Vice President Joe Biden was greeted by cheering crowds in New Hampshire Vice President Joe Biden has kicked off a trip to New Hampshire by touting plans to boost…
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Democrats introduce bill to make possession of small amounts of marijuana a misdemeanor
The Democratic politicians in the South Carolina Legislature introduced a bill on Wednesday to make possession of small amounts of marijuana at federal levels a misdemeanor. The state’s Republican majority leader Rep. Jimmy Merrill…
Iowa at Illinois: Former Illini coach Bill O’Brien and Jay Alvarez to serve as acting head coaches
Bielema came away from his time in Madison with many achievements, including winning a Big Ten Championship, the requisite 10-win season and his first Rose Bowl victory. Though it was a rough couple of…
Climate refugees: Canada’s Big Shift
By Patrick Robinson BBC News, Toronto Some people live in fear – in constant fear – of environmental change. They wonder whether the areas where they have lived their entire lives will be theirs…
British Columbia’s massive rainstorm brings floods
Three dams are holding back floodwaters from downstream. CNN’s Anthony Zurcher says it’s going to be “difficult” for water to move around, as water levels kept rising. More than 100 residents are out of…
Heart medication — often given to women when pregnant — has women hospitalized, some die
Some women have been hospitalized with a serious complication linked to birth control after ingesting heart-stimulating medications, according to a new report by doctors in Ontario who are running an intensive investigation into the…
Indian billionaire’s luxury cosmetic empire opens doors in Gurugram
‘I wouldn’t go out without my Chanel shades or a scarf,’ says Indian businesswoman who stands to make $160m from luxury bag launch At first glance, it may look like the offices of a…
Judge denies mistrial motion in Florida murder trial
A Florida judge has denied a motion for a mistrial in the trial of the two men accused of killing a student in Fort Lauderdale on Valentine’s Day. “I’m aware of the motion,” Judge…
In the face of climate change, loss of trees could become ‘last resort’
The Trump administration’s decision to reverse a presidential directive that designated more than 10 million acres in central and southeastern U.S. as protected wilderness has garnered headlines. Even the governors of both Alabama and…
Retired teacher organizes rally as part of fight against Air Canada over plane ban
Montreal-based Air Canada should close down and start over in French — at least according to one British Columbia mother who says she has the support of hundreds of Canadians who also believe that…