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An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm

An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm

PALMER, Alaska (AP) — It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age.
Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchants

Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchants

LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the biggest jewelry center in the United States, Alberto Hernandez fired up his machine on a recent day and waited until it glowed bright orange inside before shoveling in an assortment of rings, earrings and necklaces weighing
Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Country music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s such as “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico” and “That’s the Way Love Goes,” has di
Herschel Segal, founder of Canadian brands Le Château and DavidsTea, has died

Herschel Segal, founder of Canadian brands Le Château and DavidsTea, has died

MONTREAL — Specialty tea provider DavidsTea Inc. says co-founder Herschel Segal, who also launched the Canadian fashion retailer Le Château, has died.
US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made'

US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made'

GENEVA (AP) — Sensitive talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, an official told The Associated Press.
Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill

Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill

The bipartisan bill proposes to extend the time Canadian citizens can remain in the U.S. without a visa from 180 days to 240.
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death

Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes used to sleep better — should be better managed in pharmacies after the overdose death of an 18-year-old man south of Montreal in December 2023
Koyo Kouoh, 2026 Venice Art Biennale curator, dies suddenly at age 58

Koyo Kouoh, 2026 Venice Art Biennale curator, dies suddenly at age 58

ROME (AP) — Koyo Kouoh, the curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has died at age 58, her home institution in South Africa said in an Instagram post Saturday.
Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

Discontent in parts of Western Canada has picked up renewed traction with Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals winning a mandate in the recent election.
Too busy to get fit? Here's how to work exercise into your packed schedule

Too busy to get fit? Here's how to work exercise into your packed schedule

Making time simply calls for creativity and a broader understanding of how to get in daily exercise.