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Infections climb in South Korea as world fights virus
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – South Korea reported an eight-fold jump in viral infections Saturday…
Premier Ford kicks off re-election campaign at PC policy convention
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Ontario Premier Doug Ford kicked off his re-election campaign on Saturday…
New virus has infected nearly 78,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected nearly 78,000 people globally. The World…
California couple who vanished for nearly a week found alive
INVERNESS, Calif. – An academic couple who got lost during a Valentine’s Day hike in…
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs meet with Mohawks in Kahnawake, Que.
KAHNAWAKE, Que. – Traditional chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation maintained Saturday that they want…
US drops plan to sell leases near famed Utah bike trail
SALT LAKE CITY – U.S. officials have dropped plans to sell energy leases in a…
Charter bus rollover kills 3, injures 18 outside San Diego
PALA MESA, Calif. – A charter bus swerved on a rain-slicked Southern California highway and…
Alaska bars, breweries propose bill rewriting alcohol laws
JUNEAU, Alaska – An agreement was reached over drinks between a bar association and a…
Italy towns close down amid virus case clusters, 2 deaths
CODOGNO, Italy – A dozen towns in northern Italy effectively went into lockdown Saturday after…
TSN, Curling Canada agree to eight-year extension on broadcast rights contract
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Curling Canada and TSN have extended their broadcast rights contract for…
Toronto FC’s Argentine winger Pablo Piatti sidelined by strained hamstring
CARSON, Calif. – Argentine winger Pablo Piatti, Toronto FC’s new designated player, will miss the…
3 Arizona students returning from car event killed in crash
PHOENIX – Three Arizona high school students enrolled in an automotive technology program were killed…
Canada wins opener against El Salvador at CONCACAF U-20 Championship
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic – Second-half goals by captain Tanya Boychuk and Kaila Novak lifted…
Toronto Blue Jays open spring exhibition schedule with road win over Yankees
TAMPA, United States – Trent Thornton pitched two scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays…
In Brazil, fear of spreading police protests during Carnival
RIO DE JANEIRO – A violent police strike in northeastern Brazil has shed light on…
700 club: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin scores for milestone goal
With power and a prodigious shot, Alex Ovechkin now stands where few in the NHL…
Togo election could see president extend family’s long rule
LOME, Togo – The West African nation of Togo held a presidential election Saturday that…
Education group lawsuit accuses ex-leader of stealing $200K
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An educational organization that promotes the oil, gas, mining and timber industries…
After learning of Whitey Bulger LSD tests, juror has regrets
EASTHAM, Mass. – One of the jurors who convicted notorious crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger…
Pope OKs beatification for Rutilio Grande, Salvadoran martyr
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has moved the Rev. Rutilio Grande, a Jesuit priest who…
Serbia offers support to China in ‘battle’ with new virus
BELGRADE, Serbia – Waving Chinese flags, several dozen people gathered Saturday in Serbia’s capital to…
South Sudan’s rivals form unity government meant to end war
JUBA, South Sudan – South Sudan opened a new chapter in its fragile emergence from…
Looking to Nevada, will Dems avoid mistakes of Iowa?
Nevada Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the chaos that ensnared the Iowa…
FDA approves drug that lowers cholesterol in a new way
TRENTON, N.J. – U.S. regulators on Friday approved a new type of cholesterol-lowering drug aimed…