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'They do not act:' Another lawsuit seeks to force federal species protection
The federal government is facing more legal problems over an alleged and ongoing failure to enforce its own environmental laws. "This is a chronic problem with both Environment Canada and (Fisheries a...
Feb 11, 2019
Lawyers seek to keep woman who urged suicide out of jail
TAUNTON, Mass. - Attorneys for a woman who encouraged her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself are seeking an order that she stay out of jail while they appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Carter is sched...
Feb 11, 2019
'I can't bring Alyssa back': Grieving Parkland mom fights on
PARKLAND, Fla. - Every morning, Lori Alhadeff makes breakfast for her two boys, gets dressed and sprays on her daughter's Victoria's Secret perfume. The scent is part of her armour, propelling her thr...
Feb 11, 2019
More storms in store for snow-socked Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE - Pacific Northwest residents, more accustomed to rain than snow, found themselves digging out yet again as a fresh round of storms moved over the area, with an additional punch to come early ...
Feb 11, 2019
Fierce fighting near last IS foothold in eastern Syria
BEIRUT - Fierce fighting was underway Monday between U.S.-backed Syrian forces and the Islamic State group around the extremists' last foothold in eastern Syria, with the besieged militants fighting b...
Feb 11, 2019
Virginia lawmaker backs off fast track for impeachment bill
RICHMOND, Va. - A Virginia lawmaker on Monday backed off his plans to swiftly introduce an impeachment bill seeking the ouster of the state's leading black elected official as Democrats struggled to a...
Feb 11, 2019
South Korea picks Seoul for 2032 Olympic bid
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea has chosen its capital, Seoul, for its bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics, which it hopes to jointly host with rival North Korea as a peace gesture. South Korea's...
Feb 11, 2019
Winter Festival helping keep Love’s community hall running
The Village of Love saw a smaller turnout than the usual 200 to 250 people for its annual winter festival Saturday, but organizers are happy with the crowd considering the cold weather over the weeken...
Feb 11, 2019
South Korea picks Seoul for 2032 Olympic bid
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea has chosen its capital, Seoul, for its bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics, which it hopes to jointly host with rival North Korea as a peace gesture. South Korea's...
Feb 11, 2019
RCMP arrest 15 in alleged international money laundering scheme
The RCMP say they've dismantled an international money laundering operation with a series of arrests in Quebec and Ontario today. Sgt. Luc Thibault says the force has been investigating the opera...
Feb 11, 2019