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Wisconsin GOP to let disabled lawmaker call in
MADISON, Wis. - A paralyzed Wisconsin lawmaker would be allowed to call into committee meetings he can't attend in person under rule changes Republicans unveiled Tuesday that are designed to meet dema...
Oct 08, 2019
Hundreds mourn José José, star Mexican crooner at Miami wake
Miami, the second home to legendary Mexican crooner Jos Jos, mourned the iconic artist on Sunday by gathering several hundreds of his fans at a closed casket wake with his family. Known as the "Prince...
Oct 08, 2019
Return of Donald Marshall Jr.'s eel nets recall days of historic fishing decision
HALIFAX - The recovery of eel nets that helped confirm Aboriginal rights to earn a living from fishing is bringing back powerful memories for those closely touched b...
Oct 08, 2019
Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen
PITTSBURGH - The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news. Jets coach Paul Maurice said Josh Morrissey would miss a second straight game on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh P...
Oct 08, 2019
Anti-abortion group plans to take City of Edmonton to court over cancellation of bridge light up
The Alberta March for Life Association is asking a judge to review a City of Edmonton decision to cancel lighting on a bridge in the group's requested colours.The pro-life association had applied to a...
Oct 08, 2019
B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours
TORONTO - B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans and Lions quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 17. Burnham scored a career-high three touch...
Oct 08, 2019
Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year
VANCOUVER - Asked to describe his first year as coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Marc Dos Santos paused. "Challenging," he said after several seconds. The description may be an understateme...
Oct 08, 2019
Trudeau won't remove Liberal candidate for racist, sexist social-media posts
PLAINFIELD, Ont. - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is calling comments made by a Liberal candidate in Nova Scotia in old social-media posts unacceptable, but he is not removing ...
Oct 08, 2019
Quebec man seeking to withdraw plea for killing unborn child seeks legal help
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his unborn child will have a legal aid lawyer study his attempt to withdraw his plea. Sofiane Ghazi was back in court Tuesday and to...
Oct 08, 2019
IMF chief: trade conflicts fuel synchronized global slowdown
WASHINGTON - The new head of the 189-nation International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that the world economy is in the grips of a "synchronized global slowdown" that will result in slower growth for ...
Oct 08, 2019