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Vancouver Canucks anthem singer is let go for ‘standing up against’ COVID rules
VANCOUVER – The popular singer of O Canada at the Vancouver Canucks hockey games says…
David Lander, ‘Squiggy’ on ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ dies at 73
LOS ANGELES – Actor David L. Lander, who played the character of Squiggy on the…
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:00 p.m. Alberta has…
Virus cases continue climbing in US during holiday season
Coronavirus infections across the U.S. continue to rise as the country moves deeper into a…
2 young girls killed by stray bullets in Rio neighbourhood
BRASILIA, Brazil – Grieving families held funerals Saturday for two young children killed by bullets…
Manitoba judge rules church can’t hold drive-in services forbidden by health order
WINNIPEG – A Manitoba judge rejected a church’s request Saturday to hold drive-in services despite…
Oregon suspends license of doctor who refuses to wear mask
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Medical Board has indefinitely suspended the medical license of a…
Emiliano Grillo leads at, Mayakoba Classic, Conners tied for 20th
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico – Emiliano Grillo steadied himself with a pair of birdies over…
House passes bill to reduce deadliness of landslides
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The U.S. House has passed a bill to reduce the deadliness of…
Fans return to the EPL as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins
They filed into the stadiums for the first time in nine months, clutching treasured match…
Scaled-back, virtual ceremonies to mark 31st anniversary of Polytechnique killings
MONTREAL – The anniversary of the attack that cut short the lives of 14 women…
‘A mighty fine man’: Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral
Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn’t realize he…
Michigan woman charged with ’03 murders of newborn twin sons
CHICAGO – A Michigan woman has been charged with murder in the deaths of her…
Naval Academy midshipman reaches a milestone for Black women
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman Sydney Barber had her doubts about applying for the top student…
‘Welcome home’: Fans finally return to Premier League
LONDON – Chris Dixon’s eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat.…
NBA: Teams that break virus protocols may lose games, picks
NBA teams that do not comply with league rules designed to minimize the spread of…
Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday
LONDON – The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with…
Stabbing death of Burnaby, B.C., man was targeted, Vancouver police say
Vancouver police say they’re investigating the recent death of a 19-year-old man as a homicide.…
Armenia: Tens of thousands rally to demand PM’s resignation
YEREVAN, Armenia – Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched across the Armenian capital Saturday…
‘Happy about where I’m at’: Westbrook discusses move to DC
Russell Westbrook made a few things clear Saturday. He will remain a Dallas Cowboys fan…
Fire guts historic church home to New York’s Liberty Bell
NEW YORK – A historic church in lower Manhattan that houses New York’s Liberty Bell…
Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem a muted, virtual event
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Only a few dozen people attended the lighting of the Christmas tree…
No. 1 Gonzaga vs No. 2 Baylor called off over virus tests
INDIANAPOLIS – Coaches Mark Few of Gonzaga and Scott Drew of Baylor scheduled Saturday’s game…
More Netanyahu protests as Israel edges toward snap election
JERUSALEM – Several thousand protesters in Jerusalem gathered Saturday outside the official residence of Prime…