Category Archives: Canadian Press
AP Exclusive: Most Florida flood zone property not insured
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - As Hurricane Irma bears down on Florida, an Associated Press analysis shows a steep drop in flood insurance across the state, including the areas most endangered by what could ...
Sep 08, 2017
Tom Ford launches Fashion Week with sequins, celebs galore
NEW YORK - The first day of Fashion Week brought glitz, glamour and a slew of celebrities at Tom Ford’s ’90s-themed show, and a prestigious award for designer Thom Browne. Some of the high...
Sep 08, 2017

Australian court dismisses challenge to gay marriage survey
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia’s highest court cleared the way Thursday for the government to conduct a public survey on whether gay marriage should be legalized. Gay rights advocates had argue...
Sep 08, 2017
The Latest: Puerto Ricans lose power; Barbuda devastated
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local): 11:40 p.m. Hurricane Irma is hitting Puerto Rico with heavy rain and powerful winds, and authorities say more than 900,000 peopl...
Sep 08, 2017
Fire devastates Oregon's Columbia Gorge - and nature lovers
TROUTDALE, Ore. - A fast-moving wildfire chewing through Oregon’s forestland is threatening more than homes and people. It’s also devouring the heart of the state’s nature-loving ide...
Sep 08, 2017

HBO's 'Veep' to end after seventh season in 2018
LOS ANGELES - HBO says its much-honoured political satire “Veep” is coming to an end. The cable channel said Wednesday that “Veep” will air its seventh and final season in 2018...
Sep 08, 2017
Rod Stewart, Jason Derulo to headline carnival krewe's gala
NEW ORLEANS - Legendary rocker Rod Stewart and pop/R&B singer Jason Derulo will headline the Krewe of Endymion’s (en-DIH-mee-uhnz) 2018 Extravaganza held after its Mardi Gras parade rolls th...
Sep 08, 2017
Mom charged in toddler's car seat death to remain in custody
SALEM, N.J. - A New Jersey woman accused of being high on drugs in her car and leaving her 2-year-old daughter unattended for hours in her car seat, where she died, will remain in custody until her tr...
Sep 08, 2017
Sheep get loose, dodge traffic in Alaska's biggest city
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Bears and moose are a common sight on Alaska roadways, but drivers in the state’s largest city had a whole different animal problem Wednesday. KTUU reports (http://bit.ly/2wG...
Sep 08, 2017
Australia marks 26 years since recession with growth data
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia’s economy has grown for 26 years without a recession, an extraordinary achievement in a volatile world still aching from the global financial crisis. But many Aus...
Sep 08, 2017