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US surgeon general pleads not guilty to Hawaii citation
HONOLULU - A lawyer for U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams pleaded not guilty Monday on behalf of the official who was cited by Honolulu police for being in a closed park during a trip to help Hawaii c...
Nov 02, 2020
Peru's president to face a 2nd impeachment vote in Congress
LIMA, Peru - For the second time in less than two months, opposition members in Peru's congress persuaded legislators to adopt a motion Monday that requires President Martin Vizcarra to face an impeac...
Nov 02, 2020
Biden backers make final plea for delivery of mail ballots
PHILADELPHIA - Down to the wire with the threat of court battles looming, supporters of former Vice-President Joe Biden scrambled Monday to rally swing-state voters to drop off ballots, visit precinct...
Nov 02, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu named finalist for American League Cy Young Award
Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 American League Cy Young Award.The finalists were announced on Monday, and are voted on by Baseball Writers' Assoc...
Nov 02, 2020
Go Fund Me post asks for help paying for $2,800 COVID gathering ticket
A "Go Fund Me" page has been set up by someone claiming to be the organizer of a party in Moose Jaw last Friday.Moose Jaw Police said the party at a person's home exceeded the 15 person gathering limi...
Nov 02, 2020
Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor
VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...
Nov 02, 2020
PEI Progressive Conservatives jump to majority status with byelection win
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's governing Progressive Conservatives have won a crucial byelection that will transform their minority government into a slim majority. With the election of Zack B...
Nov 02, 2020
Burgeoning Stu Sells series an important part of curling calendar
A visit to the High Park Club during the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard is like the curling equivalent of seeing your favourite band in a small club and then chatting up the musicians afterwards over a few...
Nov 02, 2020
In an unforgettable year, Americans brace for impact as a seismic election day looms
WASHINGTON, Wash. - George Washington's "last great experiment" faces an existential test beginning Tuesday as the polarized voters of an energized, outraged and well-armed body politic finish their d...
Nov 02, 2020
Macaroni and breath mints: pandemic puts strange things in N.L. Halloween bags
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Boxes of Kraft Dinner. Erasers. A fistful of loose mints. These are just some of the unorthodox treats that landed in kids' trick-or-treat bags in Newfoundland and Labrador this Hal...
Nov 02, 2020