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Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
WASHINGTON - Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scath...
Jul 8, 2020

Cambodian province famous for Angkor Wat bans dog meat trade
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The Cambodian province that is home to the famous Angkor Wat temple complex, a major destination for foreign tourists, has outlawed the trade in dog meat, which animal rights ac...
Jul 8, 2020

'A hot mess': Americans face testing delays as virus surges
AUSTIN, Texas - With a cough and shortness of breath, it took Austin, Texas, resident Sam Lee three tries to get a COVID-19 test. The first time, he showed up an hour before the public testing site wa...
Jul 8, 2020

COVID hits more legislators amid rapid spread in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. - At least 26 legislators and 10 others who work at Mississippi's Capitol have tested positive for the coronavirus, a public health official said Wednesday, as the governor implored res...
Jul 8, 2020

Facebook removes false accounts linked to Brazil's Bolsonaro
SAO PAULO - Social media giant Facebook said Wednesday that it has removed dozens of accounts, some used by employees of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and two of his lawmaker sons. The company sa...
Jul 8, 2020

Singapore governing party set to extend power in elections
Singaporeans vote Friday in Southeast Asia's first election since the coronavirus pandemic began, with the health crisis and a grim economy expected to bolster Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's party a...
Jul 8, 2020

Country band Lady A files suit against singer with same name
NASHVILLE - Country group Lady A, which dropped the word "Antebellum," from their name because of the word's ties to slavery, has filed a lawsuit against a Black singer who has performed as Lady A for...
Jul 8, 2020

Three local artists selected for County's Art in the Park project
The County of Grande Prairie has selected three local artists to be featured at the Clairmont Adventure Park.The County's Art for the Park project panel of judges have selected three submissions which...
Jul 8, 2020

With opener fast approaching, Montoyo says Jays are hungry and ready to play
After a few days of silence from the Toronto Blue Jays as their summer training camp got underway, manager Charlie Montoyo shed some light Wednesday on the team's workout sessions and prepar...
Jul 8, 2020

Hall of Fame induction top career accomplishment for former Stampeder Cornish
He's appreciative of the nomination, but Jon Cornish won't lose sleep wondering if he'll be named to the CFL's all-decade team. The crowning achievement of Cornish's pro football career came...
Jul 8, 2020