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Kyiv prepares for a winter with no heat, water or power

Kyiv prepares for a winter with no heat, water or power

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, is warning residents that they must prepare for the worst this winter if Russia keeps striking the country's energy infrastructure — and that means having no electricity, water or heat in the
Labour board to rule on legality of Ontario education strike as hearing ends

Labour board to rule on legality of Ontario education strike as hearing ends

TORONTO — A "frenzied and sleep-deprived" Ontario Labour Relations Board hearing to determine the legality of a strike by education workers stretched into a third and final day on Sunday, with a government lawyer arguing it doesn't matter whether the
West Virginia's opioid crisis transcends partisan politics

West Virginia's opioid crisis transcends partisan politics

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dr. Frank Annie sees desperation in his hospital, where 30- and 40-year-olds come in with organ failure after injecting opioids with dirty needles.
Will voters stick with Biden outlook or take US another way?

Will voters stick with Biden outlook or take US another way?

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his party’s control over Congress teetering on the brink, President Joe Biden has traveled the country this fall trying to turn the midterm elections into a choice between two visions for America.
Ontario considering letting pharmacists prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19: Moore

Ontario considering letting pharmacists prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19: Moore

TORONTO — Ontario is considering allowing pharmacists to prescribe the COVID-19 treatment drug Paxlovid in order to expand access, the province's top doctor says. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Pope appeals for Lebanon leaders to put interests aside

Pope appeals for Lebanon leaders to put interests aside

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis appealed Sunday for Lebanon’s politicians to put their personal interests aside and agree on a path to help the country emerge from years of economic meltdown and a new political vacuum.
Israel's premier calls for unity after Netanyahu victory

Israel's premier calls for unity after Netanyahu victory

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister on Sunday issued a plea for national unity, days after he was defeated in national elections by the former premier, Benjamin Netanyahu, with the backing of a far-right ultranationalist party.
Equipment that's designed to cut methane emission is failing

Equipment that's designed to cut methane emission is failing

As Sharon Wilson pulled up to the BP site in Texas last June, production tanks towered above the windblown grass roughly 60 miles southeast of San Antonio. Cows and pumpjacks lined the roadsides. All looked placid.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya marks 40 years in power

Cameroonian President Paul Biya marks 40 years in power

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroonian President Paul Biya marked 40 years in power Sunday but stayed out of the spotlight as questions swirled about the 89-year-old who is the only leader most of the Central African country's people have ever known.
Asian Americans in Nevada are highly sought-after voters

Asian Americans in Nevada are highly sought-after voters

Rochelle Nguyen’s mailbox has been inundated with glossy campaign mailers. Because her household includes registered Republicans as well as Democrats, the materials run the gamut of hot-button topics under discussion in the midterms.
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