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Juno-nominated rapper bbno$ on how TikTok boosted his breakout hit ‘Lalala’
TORONTO – Canadian rapper bbno$ (pronounced “baby no money”) can tell you exactly how 15…
Egyptian army says high-profile Islamic militant executed
CAIRO – Egypt executed on Wednesday one of its most high-profile militant leaders, the military…
Lego earnings rise, expects to avoid big hit from virus
COPENHAGEN – Lego said its earnings rose last year and that it has so far…
Exhibit to mark a century of female activism in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is set to open an…
World stocks mixed after Wall Street sinks despite rate cut
BEIJING – Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street sank despite an emergency…
Trend-setting interest rate and something stinks; In The News for March 4
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
MacKay in the lead but nearly half of Tories undecided on leadership: poll
OTTAWA – A high number of undecided voters in the ongoing Conservative leadership race suggests…
From pepper spray to profiling: A look at how protests have been policed in Canada
OTTAWA – RCMP Staff Sgt. Hugh Stewart did not mince words. “You have one opportunity…
Taliban-U.S. deal a step to fragile peace, says ex-Afghan envoy to Canada
OTTAWA – Omar Samad calls the agreement reached this past weekend between the United States…
Missing toddler’s mother denied request for lowered bond
BRISTOL, Tenn. – A Tennessee mother accused of lying to authorities about her missing 15-month-old…
Former White House doctor Jackson goes to Texas GOP runoff
AUSTIN, Texas – A former White House physician whose nomination by President Donald Trump to…
Republican agitator makes runoff for Texas schools seat
AUSTIN, Texas – A Republican agitator who has called President Donald Trump a child rapist…
Sharks beat Maple Leafs 5-2 for 3rd straight win
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Evander Kane scored two goals to give the San Jose Sharks…
Grandson of late President Bush fails in congressional bid
AUSTIN, Texas – Republican Pierce Bush, a grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, failed…
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games NHL St. Louis 3 N.Y. Rangers 1 Montreal 6 N.Y. Islanders 2 Pittsburgh…
Chiasson OT goal, Koskinen 42 saves as Oilers beat Stars 2-1
DALLAS – Alex Chiasson scored a power-play goal 1:08 into overtime, Mikko Koskinen stopped 42…
Malaysia’s new PM delays Parliament, and no-confidence vote
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia’s new leader has postponed the next session of Parliament by…
Tornadoes, virus fears, machines disrupt some voting
Deadly tornadoes knocked out polling places in Tennessee, fears over the coronavirus left some precincts…
Raptors rally, snap three-game skid by beating Suns 123-114
PHOENIX – Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, Kyle Lowry added 28 and the Toronto Raptors…
A disconnect between Trump and health officials on virus
WASHINGTON – Whom to believe on the coronavirus threat — the president saying one thing…
Torrential rains kill 16 on Brazil coast, and dozens missing
RIO DE JANEIRO – A storm that pummeled Brazil’s southeastern coast early Tuesday caused landslides…
Kyle Connor’s two goals power Winnipeg Jets past Buffalo Sabres 3-1
WINNIPEG – Kyle Connor has now established himself as one of the top snipers in…
Fed’s Powell faces a puzzling crisis with no simple solution
WASHINGTON – Jerome Powell is confronting his stiffest test yet as head of the Federal…
Democrat MJ Hegar makes runoff in crowded Texas Senate race
AUSTIN, Texas – Democrat MJ Hegar, a former Air Force helicopter pilot seeking to unseat…