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14-year-olds plead not guilty in NYC college student’s death
NEW YORK – Two 14-year-old boys pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder in the death…
Understanding Weinstein’s charges and potential punishment
NEW YORK – A look at the charges against Harvey Weinstein and the punishment the…
China’s virus centre vows no patient unchecked as cases fall
BEIJING – Inspectors in protective suits went door-to-door Wednesday in the epicenter of China’s viral…
Judge rips PG&E for poor safety record leading to wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. judge ripped into Pacific Gas & Electric on Wednesday, saying…
Stolen Lamborghinis crash; man says, ‘I just made a mistake’
WAYLAND, Mass. – A man who was charged with stealing a pair of Lamborghini SUVs…
German far-right party apologizes for racist coloring book
BERLIN – A regional chapter of the far-right Alternative for Germany party apologized Wednesday for…
Shelved Suncor thermal oilsands project wins Alberta government approval
CALGARY – The Alberta government has approved an application by Suncor Energy Inc. to build…
Landmine blast kills 6 in Yemeni defence minister’s convoy
SANAA, Yemen – An explosion killed six guards of the Yemeni defence minister and wounded…
Store yanks souvenir Washington dentures over slavery link
MOUNT VERNON, Va. – George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate says it will no longer sell…
Review: Austen’s ‘Emma,’ humanized but not modernized
There’s beauty to spare in the new screen adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma,” from its…
TSX sets new record high on rally led by energy and materials; U.S. markets up
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index set a new record high Wednesday as a deceleration…
Cavalry FC adds to offence, signs former Brazil youth international Richard Luca
CALGARY – Cavalry FC has signed former Brazil youth international Richard Luca. The 22-year-old winger/attacking…
Democrats won’t commit to same-day release of Nevada results
LAS VEGAS – Democrats won’t commit to releasing the unofficial results of Saturday’s Nevada caucuses…
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…
Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 19 The Bergen…
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…