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GOP lacks votes to block trial witnesses, McConnell concedes
WASHINGTON - Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded late Tuesday, a potentially major hurdle for T...
Jan 30, 2020
At trial, man says ex was 'appalled' after Weinstein meeting
NEW YORK - A fledgling actress came home "pretty shocked, upset, angry" and "kind of overall appalled" after a hotel room meeting where she says Harvey Weinstein offered her movie roles in exchange fo...
Jan 30, 2020
Houston writer Bryan Washington to receive Gaines award
NEW ORLEANS - His path to writing was not straightforward, but Bryan Washington says he's grateful to have found his way. "I really fell into this," Washington said in a recent interview with The Asso...
Jan 30, 2020
AP Exclusive: Woman who says Trump raped her seeks his DNA
NEW YORK - Lawyers for a woman who accuses President Donald Trump of raping her in the 1990s are asking for a DNA sample, seeking to determine whether his genetic material is on a dress she says she w...
Jan 30, 2020
Bill to reform broadcast and telecom rules coming soon: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault is promising to table legislation to reform Canada's broadcasting and telecom rules within a matter of months, but is offering few details on&nbs...
Jan 30, 2020
U of R launches free online therapy for emergency workers
Frontline emergency workers rush toward traumatic and dangerous situations all the time, but those who hesitate while dealing with their own mental health can now get professional help with a few clic...
Jan 30, 2020 Regina Police Service Sgt. Casey Ward speaks at the launch of an online therapy program called PSPNET for emergency service and public safety workers on Jan. 29, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Tories seek auditor general review of Liberal infrastructure plan
OTTAWA - The Liberals' signature infrastructure program became a target in the House of Commons Tuesday as the Conservatives used their new sway in a minority Parliament to try to force an audit of th...
Jan 30, 2020
Canada eyes U.K.'s decision to grant Huawei partial access to 5G network
OTTAWA - Britain is granting Huawei partial access to its next-generation wireless network, but it still considers the Chinese telecom company a security risk that requires special attention...
Jan 30, 2020
Montreal Alouettes' busy off-season pleasing to linebacker Muamba
Linebacker Henoc Muamba couldn't be happier with the Montreal Alouettes' busy off-season. Much has happened since Montreal's season-ending playoff loss to the Edmonton Eskimos in November.&n...
Jan 30, 2020
Feds rang up $1.4M in legal costs during failed prosecution of Mark Norman
OTTAWA - The federal government rang up more than $1.4 million in legal costs during the failed prosecution of retired vice-admiral Mark Norman. Revealed this week by Justice Minister David Lametti in...
Jan 30, 2020