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Man accused of killing estranged wife in critical condition
FARMINGTON, Conn. - A Connecticut man charged with murdering his estranged and missing wife was rushed to the hospital and is in critical condition Tuesday after being found in his garage in distress....
Jan 28, 2020

Astronaut craves salsa and surf after record 11 months aloft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After nearly 11 months in orbit, the astronaut holding the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman can't wait to dig into some salsa and chips, and swim and surf in the Gu...
Jan 28, 2020

Indiana woman appealing conviction in fatal school bus crash
ROCHESTER, Ind. - An Indiana woman convicted in a crash that killed three children who were crossing a highway to board a school bus is appealing her conviction, contending that the tragedy was "just ...
Jan 28, 2020

Barr says there will be 'zero tolerance' on anti-Semitism
NEW YORK - Attorney General William Barr ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to step up their efforts to combat anti-Semitic hate crimes as he met with Jewish leaders in Brooklyn, New York, on...
Jan 28, 2020

Things for people in Canada to know about the coronavirus
Two cases of the new deadly strain of coronavirus have been identified in Ontario, with a third reported Tuesday in British Columbia. But how much of a threat does the new virus pose to Cana...
Jan 28, 2020

Dozens registered for upcoming Biggest Loser Challenge
Approximately 50 people have registered for the 2020 Biggest Loser Challenge organized by the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC). That's according to Fitness Centre Supervisor Colin Ratus...
Jan 28, 2020 The challenge will run until April 5. (submitted photo/Colin Ratushniak)

Montreal city councillor withdraws motion defining anti-Semitism amid criticism
MONTREAL - A Montreal city councillor has withdrawn a motion to have the city adopt an international organization's definition of anti-Semitism. Lionel Perez withdrew the motion endorsi...
Jan 28, 2020

City council in Prince Albert, Sask., votes to give plastic bags the boot
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A city in northern Saskatchewan is believed to be the first in the province to have banned plastic checkout bagsPrince Albert city council passed a bylaw unanimously at a meetin...
Jan 28, 2020

B.C. man presumed to have coronavirus doing well: health official
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say a man in his 40s is presumed to have coronavirus and is doing well as he recovers at home. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health office...
Jan 28, 2020

Alberta's climate plan part of cabinet decision on new oilsands mine: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says cabinet's decision on a massive new oilsands mine in Alberta will take into consideration what the province is doing to help Canada meet...
Jan 28, 2020