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Hardships mount in Kentucky as COVID-19 relief talks drag on
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Paula and Anthony Hunter spun off their catering service into a restaurant…
Explosion at South Africa oil refinery, 7 hospitalized
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seven people were hospitalized after an early-morning explosion and fire…
China accuses Danish politicians in feud over Hong Kong
BEIJING – China on Friday accused Danish politicians of violating “basic norms governing international relations”…
Celebrities, Santa and Zoom part of office holiday parties being held amid COVID-19
TORONTO – When the December holiday season rolls around, Rogers Communication Inc. staff usually work…
Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM – The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the…
US adds Chinese chipmaker, oil giant to security blacklist
BEIJING – The U.S. government has stepped up a feud with Beijing over security by…
Ski season begins in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ski resorts in West Virginia will begin opening Friday morning, marking the…
Ontario COVID-19 task force and Biden’s mask plan: In The News for Dec. 4
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start…
National Civil Rights Museum president resigns for new post
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Civil Rights Museum in Tennessee is looking for a new…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Dec. 4, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on…
Hydrogen’s future remains murky despite home heating projects in Alberta and Ontario
CALGARY – It seems like a no-brainer to use clean-burning hydrogen to offset the environmental…
‘My only wish:’ Children asking pet charity to help their furry friends at Christmas
CALGARY – One child asks for a coat for her dog in case her family…
World War II vet beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An Alabama man who spent World War II repairing bomb-damaged trains in…
Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible
Here’s a look at some high-profile Canadian cases in which there was a not criminally…
Toronto FC’s Alejandro Pozuelo named to MLS Best XI for second straight year
Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo has been named to Major League Soccer’s Best XI for…
Suspect in Quebec City sword attack will undergo psychiatric evaluation
QUEBEC – The 24-year-old man accused of first-degree murder in the Quebec City Halloween night…
Canadian Football League plans to restart play in 2021 with Grey Cup rematch
TORONTO – The CFL is planning to kick off a return to the field in…
Review: Kelsey Waldon covers weighty topics on new album
Kelsey Waldon, “They’ll Never Keep Us Down” (Oh Boy) Kelsey Waldon’s “They’ll Never Keep Us…
Justices put off case over access to Russia probe grand jury
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is putting off upcoming arguments about whether Congress should have…
Greece: 2 private clinics appropriated to treat COVID-19
THESSALONIKI, Greece – Greek authorities are taking over two private health clinics in the northern…
Iran’s allies on high alert in Trump’s final weeks in office
BAGHDAD – Iran has instructed allies across the Middle East to be on high alert…
Defence bill in danger over Confederate-named military bases
WASHINGTON – An annual defence policy measure that has passed Congress every year since the…
APEC leaders, including Trump, agree on free trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, including U.S. President Donald…
Florida’s Sen. Scott has coronavirus, ‘very mild symptoms’
WASHINGTON – Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for the…