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Lawmakers briefed on Russian attempts to sow discord in US
WASHINGTON – Two classified briefings that lawmakers received from intelligence agencies Tuesday did little to…
Mexico recovers body of US climber Nolan Smythe after fall
MEXICO CITY – Authorities in the northern Mexico border state of Chihuahua said Tuesday they…
Man, woman, 2 children found shot dead at Dallas hotel
DALLAS – A man, a woman and two childrenwere found shot dead Tuesday in a…
Lawsuit aims to end California license plate language limits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California may have to end most restrictions on personalized license plate language…
Citing virus, US halts inspections of foreign drug plants
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday halted nearly all inspections of overseas…
Concerns about new virus, oil volatility affecting Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska – Gov. Mike Dunleavy is freezing the hiring of state workers not essential…
B.C. announces seven new COVID-19 cases, including two more care home workers
VANCOUVER – A small outbreak of COVID-19 continues at a long-term care facility in North…
San Francisco public corruption probe snares 2nd official
SAN FRANCISCO – A widening public corruption probe ensnared a second high-ranking San Francisco official…
Sass emerges as mushers jockey for lead in the Iditarod
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Mushers continue to jockey for the lead in the early stages of…
Canada develops COVID-19 guidelines on when to cancel major events
OTTAWA – The Public Health Agency of Canada has posted guidelines aimed at helping event…
Another cruise cleared to dock in Florida after virus tests
MIAMI – Another Princess cruise ship has been given federal permission to dock in Florida…
The Latest: Closing time for Fargo caucus comes and goes
FARGO, N.D. – The Latest on North Dakota’s caucuses (all times local): 7 p.m. North…
Coachella festival postponed as concerts grapple with virus
The uber-popular Coachella music festival has been postponed from its usual two-weekend-run in April to…
Governor: 22 Iowans were on quarantined cruise ship
DES MOINES, Iowa – Twenty-two Iowans are among the thousands of passengers and crew who…
5 more Iowa residents test positive for novel coronavirus
DES MOINES, Iowa – Five more eastern Iowa residents have tested positive for new coronavirus,…
Norwegian Refugee Council chief urges Venezuela exodus aid
BOGOTA – The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council said Tuesday that the world is…
SEC asks DC workers to telecommute after employee is treated
WASHINGTON – Securities and Exchange Commission employees have been encouraged to work remotely for the…
Timeline of Cardinal George Pell’s career and accusations
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia’s highest court on Wednesday began hearing an appeal by Cardinal George…
Canadian Matt Evans retires from rugby, becomes Cornish Pirates team manager
TORONTO – Canadian international Matt Evans has retired from rugby, moving from playing for England’s…
Man, woman charged with trespassing at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
PALM BEACH, Fla. – A man and woman were arrested Tuesday after parking a pickup…
Sanders, Biden cancel Ohio rallies over coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden abruptly cancelled election-night rallies Tuesday…
Judicial council proposes changes to bill on sex-assault training for judges
OTTAWA – The Canadian Judicial Council is worried that judicial independence will be compromised if…
Wisconsin officials caution against travel due to COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin health officials urged residents Tuesday to avoid non-essential travel following confirmation…
Virus outbreak prompts FIFA to call off Dallas workshop on 2026 World Cup tour
TORONTO – The coronavirus outbreak has prompted FIFA to postpone a World Cup 2026 workshop…