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California inmate fought wildfires, now faces deportation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Among the thousands of firefighters who battled record-setting wildfires in California this…
Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments another COVID-19 closure of gymnastics club
CALGARY – Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt is frustrated he’s had to close his Calgary gymnastics…
US-House-All, 3rd Add,400
Eds: This take covers Hawaii through Kansas Hawaii – District 1 115 of 115 precincts…
Quebec proposes ‘moral contract’ for holidays; provinces toughen restrictions
Quebec’s premier has proposed a “moral contract” that would allow for holiday get-togethers, while Manitoba…
OPP officer and civilian dead after shooting on Manitoulin Island
A long-time provincial police officer was killed Thursday in a shooting that also left a…
Judge to rule Dec. 15 in rape case of former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon
MONTREAL – The rape trial of former entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon concluded Thursday with the…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:20 p.m. EST on…
Alleging sex abuse, 4 sue Vatican over handling of McCarrick
NEW YORK – Four accusers of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick have filed a lawsuit against…
Flynn has studied fellow small guards Lowry, VanVleet, admires how hard they compete
TORONTO – As the youngest of seven kids, Malachi Flynn grew up watching his older…
Brexit trade negotiations suspended because of COVID-19 case
BRUSSELS – As if the Brexit trade negotiations were not tortuous enough, the coronavirus added…
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid virus betting claim
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Tyson Foods suspended top officials at its largest pork plant on…
Protesters sue Chicago Police over ‘brutal, violent’ tactics
CHICAGO – Activists who protested in Chicago over George Floyd’s death and the killing by…
More than 100 displaced after fire ravages California town
LOS ANGELES – A week before Thanksgiving, more than 100 residents were displaced Thursday by…
Bloc to promote bill on French-language proficiency for new citizens
OTTAWA – The Bloc Québécois will get to debate a bill Thursday that would require…
Net Gains: Canada’s Branstine ‘loves’ her choice of college tennis, pro push can wait
A potential tennis career on the WTA Tour remains a distinct possibility for Carson Branstine.…
Alek Minassian tells doctors different stories on motives for van attack, court hears
TORONTO – Notoriety and fear of failing at a new job were the motives behind…
Biden chides Trump for lack of co-operation on vaccine
WILMINGTON, Del. – Joe Biden met Thursday with governors from both parties and criticized President…
Singh calls for end to for-profit long-term care homes owned by government
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and union officials are calling on the federal government…
Report on harassment, assault calls for major changes to rid RCMP of ‘toxic’ culture
OTTAWA – An independent report on harassment of women in the RCMP says fundamental change…
Illegal border crossings rise for sixth straight month
SAN DIEGO – U.S. border authorities stopped people entering the country illegally from Mexico more…
Former guard sentenced for smuggling contraband into prison
MIAMI – A former federal prison guard in South Florida was sentenced Thursday to 5…
Trump plans would ease protections for sage grouse in West
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Trump administration announced plans Thursday that ease protections for sage grouse…
‘The Good Doctor’ actor Schiff released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment
VANCOUVER – Actor Richard Schiff, who appears on the Vancouver-filmed TV series “The Good Doctor,”…
Carol Burnett puts variety, and music, back in her show
LOS ANGELES – Carol Burnett is so glad we had this time together, as she…