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Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle
SEATTLE – Boeing said Thursday it will restart production of its commercial airplanes next week…
Vancouver mayor says B.C. relief not enough to ward off layoffs, service cuts
VICTORIA – Vancouver’s mayor says community relief measures introduced Thursday by the British Columbia government…
With price high, Thais with dwindling incomes sell off gold
BANGKOK – With gold prices rising to a seven-year high, many Thais have been flocking…
Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the…
Sheriff: Lawmaker drove intoxicated after Kentucky session
LONDON, Ky. – A Kentucky state representative was arrested early Thursday on accusations of driving…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:27 p.m.…
Sacred Venezuelan stone back home after hiatus in Berlin
CARACAS, Venezuela – A massive stone considered sacred by an indigenous community in Venezuela returned…
Mexico to restrict mobility to areas less affected by virus
MEXICO CITY – Mexico will begin to restrict movement between places most affected by the…
Argentina unveils foreign debt restructuring proposal
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina unveiled its debt restructuring proposal Thursday, saying it is willing…
Advocacy group says undocumented migrants need access to government benefits
VANCOUVER – A section of Canada’s workforce is being overlooked as the federal government expands…
US House considers proxy voting during coronavirus crisis
WASHINGTON – With Congress essentially closed, House Democrats are proposing a temporary rules change during…
Volunteers feed hungry animals at Nepal’s revered shrine
KATHMANDU, Nepal – When COVID-19 came to Nepal, attention turned to an unlikely group of…
Virus-era decisions: Way too many, and each with high stakes
Should you wash your hands? Are you going out to get the mail? Should you…
Alaska utility urges members to skip mandated yearly meeting
KENAI, Alaska – An Alaska utility plans to hold its annual meeting, but has encouraged…
Alaska fire brigade offers kids drive-by birthday wishes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska fire department is deploying its emergency vehicles to help young…
The Latest: Air travel slows to a crawl in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Latest on coronavirus outbreak in North Dakota (all times local): 7:30…
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules
MADRID – As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide,…
Greece airs concern over asylum-seekers seen on Turkey coast
ATHENS, Greece – Authorities in Greece expressed concern Monday that migrants and refugees are gathering…
Schooner is school for Dutch teens sailing home due to virus
AMSTERDAM – The sailing trip that 25 Dutch high school students embarked on last month…
New COVID-19 measures and the rush on wills; In The News for April 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Ontario accountants offer free tax prep for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19
TORONTO – Accountants in Ontario are hoping to make life a little simpler for frontline…
Amnesty International says Myanmar must lift repressive laws
YANGON, Myanmar – Amnesty International criticized Myanmar’s government on Monday, saying it has failed to…
Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What’s being done to fight COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory. Canada’s chief public health officer and…
Trump’s fundraising slows amid outbreak, still sets records
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s record-setting fundraising pace slowed slightly amid the coronavirus outbreak but…