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Quebec City woman pleads guilty to stabbing death of toddler daughter
QUEBEC – A Quebec City mother has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading…
Honduras confirms first 2 cases of new coronavirus
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – Honduras has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus, authorities…
Virus could test Latin America’s already ailing economy
PROGRESO, Ecuador – For years, Dionisio Romero has relied for his livelihood on a magenta-colored…
Scandal-scarred Virginia lawmaker now seeks justice reform
RICHMOND, Va. – Just a few years ago, Joe Morrissey’s political career appeared to be…
Centre eyes artificial intelligence to modernize the federal hunt for dirty cash
OTTAWA – The federal anti-money laundering centre is exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning to…
Cavalry FC signs centre back Robert Boskovic on loan from Toronto FC 2
CALGARY – Cavalry FC has acquired Robert Boskovic from Toronto FC on a season-long loan.…
Academy of Country Music to still hold awards show in Vegas
NASHVILLE – The Academy of Country Music said its April 5 awards show will still…
Afghans set to release 1,500 Taliban; US wants less violence
KABUL – After a series of delays, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani issued a decree early…
Coronavirus fallout: Handwashing jumps in Canada, new poll indicates
TORONTO – Growing concern about contracting or spreading the new coronavirus has so far prompted…
It’s cloudy with a chance of iron rain at hot, faraway world
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At one hot, faraway world, it’s always cloudy with a chance…
Mother sues hospital over drug test that led to abuse probe
A mother sued a Pittsburgh hospital Wednesday, saying it collected and tested her urine for…
Ex-Chicago official pleads not guilty in bribery case
CHICAGO – A former Chicago deputy aviation commissioner has pleaded not guilty to a federal…
Witness recants testimony from murder case against 5 teens
RALEIGH, N.C. – A key witness has recanted her testimony against five teens convicted in…
A breakdown of federal spending in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
OTTAWA – The federal government unveiled a $1 billion response package to mitigate the effects…
B.C. RCMP and coroner seek information about man one year after body found
VICTORIA – RCMP and the British Columbia Coroners Service are asking for help identifying an…
NewsAlert:World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic
GENEVA – World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. More coming
Several hospitalized after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Quebec high school
LAVAL, Que. – A high school north of Montreal was evacuated and at least a…
France, Spain honour hundreds of terrorism victims, vow unity
PARIS – The president of France and the king of Spain paid homage Wednesday to…
Air Canada waives fees on rebookings up to 24 hours before travel due to virus
MONTREAL – Air Canada says travellers can rebook recently purchased flights that depart before May…
Jackson Hole Airport board to vote on helicopter tour permit
JACKSON, Wyo. – The board overseeing an airport in western Wyoming will vote soon on…
Review: Juliana MacDowell offers a sunny set from Key West
Juliana MacDowell, “Leaving Home” (Conch Town Music) Juliana MacDowell recorded much of her new album…
CFL announces its 2020 Touchdown Atlantic game in Halifax has been sold out
TORONTO – The CFL’s 2020 edition of Touchdown Atlantic is a sellout, with all 10,000…
AP VoteCast: Michigan voters say health care is top issue
WASHINGTON – Voters in Michigan’s Democratic primary ranked health care as the most important issue…
California governor warns of more restrictions to stop virus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged the state’s nearly 40 million residents Tuesday…