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Certain regions eye re-opening of economy as cautious approach urged
Canadian officials acknowledged some regions of the country could be closer to re-opening parts of…
Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID-19 losses
OTTAWA – The federal government will provide $306 million in funding to help small and…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 3:55 p.m. More grim…
Chicago Sky centre Stefanie Dolson says she got COVID-19
Chicago Sky centre Stefanie Dolson announced that she tested positive for the coronavirus, making her…
Walk, run or surf – but don’t sunbathe on Florida beaches
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Kevin Sweeny took his 2-year-old daughter on St. Augustine Beach on Saturday…
Landmark Lebanese hotel folds amid virus, economic crisis
BEIRUT – One of Lebanon’s landmark hotels that survived the country’s bloody 15-year civil war…
4 dead in fiery head-on collision on Florida road
BUNNELL, Fla. – Four people died after their cars exploded in flames following a head-on…
Iran lets some Tehran businesses reopen after virus lockdown
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran allowed some businesses in the capital and nearby towns to re-open…
Tornadoes, storms possible Sunday in Deep South
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A chance of severe weather is again in the forecast for the…
Montreal Children’s Hospital helping treat adults with COVID-19
OTTAWA – Two adult patients with COVID-19 were treated in a Montreal pediatric intensive care…
The week that was: Stories from the coronavirus saga
The pressure is on to reopen America for business — even as the hardest hit…
World cruise, begun before pandemic, nears end of odyssey
ROME – Passengers on a luxury liner’s around-the-world cruise, begun before the globe was gripped…
Former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill dies at age 84
Paul O’Neill, a former Treasury secretary who broke with George W. Bush over tax policy…
Horse racing gets more TV time with other sports scratched
Socially distanced crews in New York and California are keeping horse racing on television in…
121 new virus deaths in Turkey as infection rate slows
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s health minister said Saturday that 121 more people have died of COVID-19,…
ConocoPhillips to cut another $200M from spending in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – ConocoPhillips has announced another $200 million spending cut in Alaska following previous…
10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed
NEW ORLEANS – Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed…
Alaska officials warn of fentanyl-laced pills after deaths
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A public warning was issued to Alaska residents about the dangers of…
With no school, calls drop but child abuse hasn’t amid virus
HELENA, Mont. – With schools closed and teachers unable to report suspected cases of abuse…
Pandemic costing youth sports millions, creating uncertainty
DALLAS – Less than a month ago, AAU President Roger Goudy watched membership in the…
About 25 people killed in flooding in eastern Congo
BENI, Congo – About 25 people have been killed by flooding in eastern Congo, a…
Forest Service OKs expanded Reno ski resort, skier bridge
RENO, Nev. – The Forest Service has approved the expansion of a ski resort on…
3 Indian soldiers killed, 2 wounded in Kashmir rebel attack
SRINAGAR, India – Rebels fighting against Indian rule in disputed Kashmir attacked a paramilitary post…
Foreign ski workers stranded by virus get helping hand
MARSHFIELD, Vt. – They were far away from home — young adults from Latin America,…