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University of Michigan replaces law firm in abuse inquiry
The University of Michigan said it is replacing the law firm pegged to lead the…
China turns to propaganda to right image in virus ‘war’
BEIJING – As the rest of the world grapples with a burgeoning virus outbreak, China’s…
Pakistan army colonel, 2 militants killed in shootout in NW
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan – A Pakistani army colonel and two militants were killed Monday…
Indonesia says 1 soldier killed in ongoing Papua clash
TIMIKA, Indonesia – Indonesia’s military said Monday that a soldier was killed in an ongoing…
Awaiting the Grand Princess and a conversion therapy ban; In The News for Mar. 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
‘Wonderful little bird’: Alberta man retrieves his first plane 48 years later
CREMONA, Alta. – Richard Reid never forgot his first love. Growing up on a farm…
Indian Wells tennis postponed after coronavirus confirmed
The BNP Paribas Open, the near-major tennis tournament set to begin this week in the…
Police: Fight over parking spot led to deadly mall shooting
Atlanta police said a fight over a parking spot led to the fatal shooting of…
19 killed as bus falls into ravine in northern Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A passenger bus tumbled off a winding mountainous road and into a…
Warren reassesses path forward after dismal Super Tuesday
WASHINGTON – Elizabeth Warren huddled with her campaign advisers on Wednesday to determine if there…
Mormon-owned BYU: Same-sex romantic behaviour still banned
SALT LAKE CITY – Brigham Young University in Utah reiterated Wednesday that “same-sex romantic behaviour”…
Roberts chides Schumer for ‘dangerous’ remarks on 2 justices
WASHINGTON – Çhief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday criticized as “inappropriate” and “dangerous” comments that…
Bettman: NHL keeping a close eye on new coronavirus outbreak as crisis widens
BOCA RATON, Fla. – NHL players can still high-five fans and sign autographs. The new…
Cruise ship turned away from Asia ports to dock in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska – A cruise ship that was turned away from ports in Asia because…
Top Canadian general calls out Russia and China for ‘antagonistic actions’
OTTAWA – The head of the Canadian military called out Russia and China on Wednesday…
Several banks match Bank of Canada with 50 basis point cut to prime interest rate
TORONTO – Several Canadian banks and financial institutions have dropped their prime lending rate by…
Shed handshakes for smiles and foot taps to avoid COVID-19 risk: doctor
VANCOUVER – “Wash your hands” has been the usual advice during flu season but “hands…
Companies trim outlooks, travel and staff as virus spreads
GROUNDED AIRPLANES: United Airlines will cut international and U.S. flying, freeze hiring and ask employees…
Via Rail calling back employees as service resumes to normal schedule
MONTREAL – Via Rail Canada says most of the 1,000 employees affected by the suspension…
Democrats eye more gains after Texas stars on Super Tuesday
AUSTIN, Texas – Democrats’ plans to win Texas in 2020 sharpened into focus Wednesday amid…
Native American journalist, activist Chuck Trimble dies
Charles “Chuck” Trimble, a former leader of the National Congress of American Indians and founder…
Official: Nashville voters turned out in tornado’s aftermath
NASHVILLE – An elections administrator in the tornado-stricken Tennessee county that includes Nashville praised voters…
Alaska House plans to turn attention to dividend debate
JUNEAU, Alaska – House lawmakers plan to turn their attention to the check residents receive…
The politics of a potential pandemic: opposition MPs slam government secrecy
OTTAWA – Opposition critics say they have been left in the dark about the federal…