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Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing "cost of inaction" on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for "creative" ways to win public support fo...
Jan 29, 2021
More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. More interviews didn't equal more hirings this off-season. Acc...
Jan 29, 2021
Poles hold more protests over abortion; activist released
WARSAW, Poland - Poles took to the streets of Warsaw, Gdansk and other cities for a third night of protests Friday, after a near-total abortion ban took effect that gives Poland one of the most restri...
Jan 29, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays introduce newly acquired left-hander Steven Matz
Eager to put an ugly 2020 season behind him, left-hander Steven Matz will look to return to form with the Toronto Blue Jays. What kind of opportunity the 29-year-old pitcher will get with his new team...
Jan 29, 2021
Tisdale farmer, butcher receives support through GoFundMe after December stroke
Support is pouring in for a Saskatchewan farmer and butcher who had a stroke in December and is on his way to recovering.Norm Bromm of Tisdale is an organic farmer in the summer and a butcher in the w...
Jan 29, 2021
Judge dismisses motion for FDL election injunction; new date set
Emotions are high at Fond Du Lac First Nation (FDLFN) as the community awaits confirmation that a newly scheduled election may actually take place. Meanwhile there's fresh concern the election may sti...
Jan 29, 2021
Special syringes shouldn't overshadow other vaccination tools, pharmacy prof says
TORONTO - Special syringes that help generate extra doses of COVID-19 vaccines may be in demand right now, but one expert says the country shouldn't treat it as the only solution to getting Canadians ...
Jan 29, 2021
A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: - as of Jan. 31 and until April 30,...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021