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Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who rose from borrowing money to release her first book to decades as a literary celebrity sharing her blunt and conversational takes on everything from racism and love to
New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

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Auctioneer defends The Onion's bid for Infowars as Alex Jones tries stopping sale

An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars testified for nearly five hours Monday, as a bankruptcy judge in Texas began a hearing into whether The Onion satirical news outlet was proper
B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year

B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to help power the province's economy and light up 500,000 homes, Premier David Eby said Monday.
Swift's daily impact on 91Ô­´´ may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

Swift's daily impact on 91Ô­´´ may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for 91Ô­´´ that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say.
'Looking for the Weinstein of Quebec': impresario Gilbert Rozon's civil trial begins

'Looking for the Weinstein of Quebec': impresario Gilbert Rozon's civil trial begins

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's civil trial for sexual assault opened Monday at the Montreal courthouse with his lawyer portraying him as the scapegoat in a hunt to find Quebec's Harvey Weinstein.
Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals

Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals

As the Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers neared the end of its 25th day, the postal service warned that a speedy resolution is unlikely.
Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy

Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z says a rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt.
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little more challenging" than the last time he was in the White House.
S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. markets also move lower

S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. markets also move lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, led by losses in technology and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 66.38 points at 25,625.42.