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Storms bring relief and danger to Australian wildfires
CANBERRA, Australia - Thunderstorms and showers brought some relief for firefighters battling deadly wildfires across Australia's drought-parched east coast on Wednesday, but also raised concerns that...
Jan 07, 2020
'1917,' 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' win Golden Globes
The 77th Golden Globes were meant to be a coronation for Netflix. Instead, a pair of big-screen epics took top honours Sunday, as Sam Mendes' technically dazzling World War I tale "1917" won best pict...
Jan 07, 2020
1 dead, 5 rescued from avalanche at Idaho ski area
KELLOGG, Idaho - An avalanche at an Idaho ski resort killed one person Tuesday, and rescuers dug out five others who had minor injuries, officials said. Silver Mountain Resort confirmed the death and ...
Jan 07, 2020
Boeing now saying pilots need simulator training for 737 Max
Boeing said Tuesday it is recommending that pilots receive training in a flight simulator before the grounded 737 Max returns to flying, a reversal of the company's long-held position that computer-ba...
Jan 07, 2020
Key Boeing supplier may begin shedding workers
WICHITA, Kan. - The looming production shutdown of Boeing 737 Max jets is taking a toll on a key supplier. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. is asking employees if they will take voluntarily buyouts. S...
Jan 07, 2020
Two sent to jail after what RCMP called "a crime spree"
Alberta Justice says the two people charged after what RCMP called a 10-day crime spree last August have been given jail sentences. Jeremi Daniel Riopka was handed an 18-month jail term December 4 in ...
Jan 07, 2020
City humiliates United in 3-1 derby win in League Cup semis
MANCHESTER, England - Manchester City humiliated Manchester United in its fierce rival's own stadium Tuesday, easing to a 3-1 victory in the first leg of their English League Cup semifinal to stay on ...
Jan 07, 2020
Two facing charges after traffic stop leads to recovery of Canada Post keys
Grande Prairie RCMP say a traffic stop led to the recovery of stolen Canada Post keys and numerous charges against two people.Police were on patrol near some mailboxes around 1 a.m. January 5 when the...
Jan 07, 2020 Mail keys recovered (photo courtesy of the RCMP)
Carlos Ghosn's defence calls Nissan investigation flawed
TOKYO - The defence team for Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's investigation that accuses him of financial misconduct is flawed and biased, not independent, and aimed only at taking him down. Ghosn skipped b...
Jan 07, 2020
Celebs donate millions to aid Australia wildfire efforts
LOS ANGELES - Elton John and Chris Hemsworth are among the celebrities donating big bucks to help aid the efforts for the engulfing wildfires in Australia. Hemsworth, the Australian actor, took to soc...
Jan 07, 2020