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Tyler Perry to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award

Tyler Perry to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry will receive an honorary AARP award for uplifting communities and helping people “overcome various obstacles” through his foundation.
U.S. raises trade concerns with Canada over online-streaming bill

U.S. raises trade concerns with Canada over online-streaming bill

OTTAWA — Washington has raised concerns about the trade implications of Ottawa's online-streaming bill, prompting a legal expert to warn that Canada could face hundreds of millions of dollars of retaliatory tariffs if it becomes law. U.S.
Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'

Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'

A shortage of epidural tubes used to provide pain medication primarily during labour and delivery is affecting most provinces, but supply issues seem to be worse in Western Canada, says the vice-president of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Tony Dow, big brother Wally on 'Leave it to Beaver,' dies

Tony Dow, big brother Wally on 'Leave it to Beaver,' dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Dow, who as Wally Cleaver on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver” helped create the popular and lasting image of the American teenager of the 1950s and 60s, died Wednesday. He was 77.
Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to split 'Jeopardy!' host job

Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to split 'Jeopardy!' host job

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” is giving itself two answers to the question of who gets to host the quiz show — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings.
Argentines yearn for Evita, 70 years after her death

Argentines yearn for Evita, 70 years after her death

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — María Eva Noble says she is carrying out the legacy of her namesake as she labors in a soup kitchen in a working class neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Foundation returns Indigenous items to Mexican officials

Foundation returns Indigenous items to Mexican officials

Small, ancient sculptures that have been gathering dust in an Albuquerque storage box are returning home to Mexico, where they are intertwined with the identity of Indigenous communities.
US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine

US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of delays, nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution, U.S. health regulators said Wednesday.
No-camping signs put up near Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill

No-camping signs put up near Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — It is not an obvious place to pitch a tent in Ottawa, on a concrete plaza opposite Parliament Hill.
How the Federal Reserve's rate hikes affect your finances

How the Federal Reserve's rate hikes affect your finances

WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling . Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling.
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