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Kate Ashford: Can you afford health care in retirement?

At age 65, some couples may need as much as $413,000 to cover health care costs in retirement, according to a January report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
Musician Allison Russell cancels, postpones shows after getting caught in storm

Musician Allison Russell cancels, postpones shows after getting caught in storm

WINNIPEG — Montreal folk singer Allison Russell has been forced to cancel or postpone some tour dates after being caught in stormy winter weather in Western Canada.
Paris Fashion Week: Valentino puts on opulent study in black, as McGirr unveils McQueen debut

Paris Fashion Week: Valentino puts on opulent study in black, as McGirr unveils McQueen debut

PARIS (AP) — The gilded salons of a grand 18th-century townhouse were the hallowed venue for Valentino’s latest fashion display on Sunday – an ode to black.
‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut

‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut

Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise.
How this AP photographer caught this image of Israeli soldiers taking a selfie at the Gaza border

How this AP photographer caught this image of Israeli soldiers taking a selfie at the Gaza border

Why this photo I grew up in Ashkelon about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of Gaza, and I’ve been covering the Israel-Gaza border for almost 20 years, so I know this border from end to end. I have a lot of spots where I know I can get a good shot.
CBC stars on public broadcaster's future, exec bonuses, spectre of cuts

CBC stars on public broadcaster's future, exec bonuses, spectre of cuts

The CBC's latest plans to shave costs by cutting staff and programming is raising pointed questions about what lies ahead for the beleaguered public agency.
AI has come for music. So far, there's a Great Big Sea between people and algorithms

AI has come for music. So far, there's a Great Big Sea between people and algorithms

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet

Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet

WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, Doris Milton is a Head Start success story.
Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska's official state sport, got underway Saturday with a new focus on safety after five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles while training on s

Quebec TV, radio host Paul Houde dies at age 69

MONTREAL — Quebec actor, television and radio host Paul Houde died suddenly on Saturday morning due to complications following surgery, his family announced on social media. He was 69.
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