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Justin Bieber nabs multiple Grammy nominations for ‘Swag,’ including album of the year
TORONTO — Justin Bieber’s soulful departure from his typical pop sound has landed him among…
Drone sightings halt flights at major European cargo airport in Belgium
BRUSSELS (AP) — Flights out of one of Europe’s biggest cargo airports were briefly suspended…
Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?
KWIGILLINGOK, Alaska (AP) — Darrel John watched the final evacuees depart his village on the…
EU agrees on new emissions targets before global climate summit in Brazil
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Wednesday it would slash carbon emissions by 90%…
Yukon Party’s premier-designate Currie Dixon says their election ‘generational shift’
The Yukon’s premier-designate says he’s ready to start implementing key promises from his election campaign…
Leader Currie Dixon says voters wanted change as Yukon Party wins majority government
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon says Yukon voters have opted for change by…
In the news today: Liberals to deliver federal budget today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Patriots pass the halfway point with eyes on AFC East title after back-to-back last-place finishes
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When the New England Patriots get their next win – and…
Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge on Monday rejected the plea agreement of a funeral…
In the news today: Voters go to the polls in the Yukon, Montreal has a new mayor
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Judge to weigh plea deal of funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies
A Colorado funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies in a bug-infested…
Craig’s crew rock solid on opening day in mixed curling championship
ASSINIBOIA — Miles Craig of Victoria had a successful opening day at the Canadian Mixed…
Mexican Americans balance tradition and modernity in Day of the Dead celebrations
This weekend, Mexican American families across the U.S. will gather to honor their ancestors with…
Drug crimes up for first time in 12 years, bucking long-term national trend: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the rate of police-reported drug crime is up for the first time…
No. 19 KU rebuilds around elite freshman Darryn Peterson after back-to-back disappointing seasons
No. 19 Kansas (21-13, 11-9 Big 12) The Jayhawks were the preseason No. 1 team…
Patriots’ confidence soars in midst of 5-game win streak under 1st-year coach Mike Vrabel
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It’s too early to know whether the New England Patriots have…
‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That…
EU summit aims for new Russia sanctions and a plan to use Moscow’s assets to help Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders meeting at a summit Thursday are aiming to greenlight…
The NFL could see another worst to first turnaround this season
The NFL can see another worst to first turnaround this season. Through seven weeks, two…
British Columbia proposes new power rules for AI, data centres, prioritizes jobs
British Columbia’s government is proposing changes to its energy rules that would force companies from…
What we know about the devastating Alaska storm and the evacuation effort
Hundreds of residents from remote Alaska Native villages are being airlifted after a storm battered…
Ottawa hasn’t approached Alberta, Sask., about pharmacare since election: ministers
CALGARY — Alberta and Saskatchewan’s health ministers say they haven’t been approached by Ottawa about…
Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to…
Brian Callahan becomes first NFL head coach fired this season and others are on the hot seat
Brian Callahan is the first NFL head coach to be fired this season and chances…