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Police chief stripped of duties disrobes, walks into storm
CROYDON, N.H. – The police chief in a New Hampshire town took it literally when…
After impeachment, Manchin comes home to warm welcome in WV
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Some West Virginians have a message for Sen. Joe Manchin regarding his…
80 is not the new 70: Age may bias heart care, study finds
People are more likely to buy things when prices end in 99 cents rather than…
Nunavut projects fourth deficit budget in a row on slightly increased revenues
IQALUIT, Nunavut – The Nunavut government is tabling its fourth deficit budget in a row…
Bell Mobility: CRTC’s MVNO proposal is ‘highly aggressive,’ puts spending at risk
GATINEAU, Que. – Canadian consumers won’t get better deals on wireless data if mobile virtual…
Algerian president honours protest movement on anniversary
ALGIERS, Algeria – Algeria’s president has declared Feb. 22 a special holiday to honour the…
Abuse victims look to Vatican after UN meetings in Geneva
GENEVA – Three deaf victims of sexual abuse by priests in Argentina wrapped up a…
With Memorial Cup approaching, Kelowna Rockets fire head coach Adam Foote
KELOWNA, B.C. – The Kelowna Rockets have fired head coach Adam Foote just three months…
Sheriff: Prison reform advocate planted guns for jail break
NASHVILLE – A longtime prison reform advocate was preparing to stage a jail break when…
First case of COVID-19 in B.C. is well, three others recovering: health officer
VANCOUVER – A man who was British Columbia’s first case of the new coronavirus has…
UN: Thousands fleeing Syrian offensive, kids dying in cold
CAMEROON, Cameroon – Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing a Russian-backed Syrian offensive are being…
Higher costs should kill Trans Mountain pipeline, opposition says
OTTAWA – Opposition parties and environmental groups are urging the federal government to stop expanding…
Lawyer for Quebec couple urges court to act against ultra-Orthodox schools
MONTREAL – Ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools operating north of Montreal are illegal and their religious curriculum…
Shooting outside Mississippi hospital leaves 3 dead
JACKSON, Miss. – A man fatally shot his girlfriend and an unarmed security guard in…
Deliberating a 2nd day, Weinstein jury revisits ’06 account
NEW YORK – Jurors at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial spent much of their second day…
US stocks brush off latest loss, return to record heights
NEW YORK – U.S. stocks shook off their latest virus-induced loss and returned to record…
Erdogan criticizes EU move to enforce Libyan arms embargo
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s president criticized on Wednesday the European Union’s decision to launch a…
Settlement approved in discrimination suit against Motel 6
PHOENIX – A judge has given final approval to a $10 million settlement in a…
Indiana official ‘sorry’ for Islamophobic posts won’t resign
KOKOMO, Ind. – An Indiana councilman whose predecessor resigned after posting Islamophobic comments online says…
Canadian men could be looking at new qualifying route for Rugby World Cup
TORONTO – It looks like Canada may face a different qualification path for future Rugby…
Bausch Health shares drop on US$1.52 billion Q4 loss due to lawsuit settlement
LAVAL, Que. – Shares of Bausch Health Companies Inc. dropped 6.2 per cent Wednesday after…
Proposal would overhaul blocked Tennessee voter signup law
NASHVILLE – Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a new proposal to amend the state’s legally…
In S Carolina, Sanders may get boost from billionaire Steyer
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Billionaires are the consistent villains in Bernie Sanders’ campaign narrative. He rails…
Judge orders Navy to review, release USS Thresher documents
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Navy to begin releasing unclassified documents…