The Mix

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed after a bumpy day of trading that nevertheless saw most stocks rise even as a few big names dragged. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 52.26 points at 24,588.58.

Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. The House of My Mother by Shari Franke (Gallery Books) 2. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (Hay House) 3. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled Publishing, LLC) 4.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was on a school playground where she learned her last name carries weight, when another girl pointed a finger at her and ordered the other kids to follow her. “Let’s go,” the girl said. “That’s a Capone.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon.

As wildfires blaze trails of destruction in Los Angeles and force tens of thousands of people from their homes, disaster preparedness may be top of mind, even for those far from immediate danger.

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential stocks kept indexes in check. The S&P 500 edged up 0.

HALIFAX — Halifax police are investigating the theft of three Christmas cards that investigators say were painted by celebrated Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis.

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are concerned about the federal government's ability to handle Canada-U.S.

Jay Herdman, who joined Cavalry FC last season on loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS Next Pro side, has made his move to the Canadian Premier League champions permanent.

Hollywood's awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.