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Jerry Brown focuses on saving California forests from fires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As smoke lingered in the air amid another destructive California wildfire…
Defenceman Mete fourth member of Senators to enter NHL COVID protocol
BOSTON – The Ottawa Senators placed defenceman Victor Mete in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol hours…
Pfizer-BioNTech gets approval for COVID-19 booster vaccine in Canada
OTTAWA – Health Canada has approved a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for people over…
France steps up virus booster campaign as infections rise
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron issued a mass appeal Tuesday for people to…
Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18…
Tennessee death row inmate resentenced after racism claim
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday resentenced a Tennessee death row inmate to…
AOC: Regaining world respect takes climate action, not words
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The Democratic congressional delegation that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led…
‘I think we did a miracle’: Unique interim coach leads Whitecaps to playoffs
VANCOUVER – Vanni Sartini isn’t exactly the coach many would expect to be tasked with…
Mortgage pre-approvals, holds surge as economists foresee rate hikes
TORONTO – Canadians are scrambling to get mortgage pre-approvals and rate holds before the era…
Greece sees new infection spike, rules out drastic measures
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Tuesday hit a record high in new COVID-19 cases…
Beijing Olympics get ‘gold for repression’ in labor report
A global trade union body has joined a long list of human-rights advocates in challenging…
Quebec anti-corruption unit considering name change to improve tarnished image
QUEBEC – The head of Quebec’s anti-corruption unit says he’s considering a rebranding exercise for…
South Dakota House votes to launch impeachment probe of AG
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s House launched an investigation Tuesday into whether the state’s…
Charges added against accused gunman in Vegas store shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors in Las Vegas have filed additional felony charges against a…
State attorney: Florida officers justified in teen’s death
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida have determined that the fatal shooting of…
Quebec to drop surgery requirement for people who want to change their sex on IDs
QUEBEC – A Quebec bill that would have allowed only people who have undergone surgery…
Whitecaps defender Derek Cornelius making the most of loan spell in Greece
Derek Cornelius’ goal has always been to play in Europe. His journey took him to…
Baby strapped in car seat taken during vehicle theft in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties say a child abducted when a vehicle was stolen in Surrey,…
PWHPA partners with Toronto Maple Leafs for December showcase tournament
TORONTO – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association is partnering with the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Police: Street performer attacked, robbed in North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Three people threw a street performer to the ground and stole…
Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart
NEW YORK (AP) — Long before Bruce Springsteen took the stage at the annual Stand…
‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin sues Netflix over sequel
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The founder of a Florida big cat sanctuary featured in…
Freshii plans to double restaurants in Canada as revenue climbs and sales recover
Freshii Inc. is planning to double its store count in Canada as the company plots…
Sununu seeks 4th term as governor, not Hassan’s Senate seat
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Tuesday that he would seek…