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Battle over Mueller report to be pressed by Democrats
WASHINGTON - Within minutes of receiving notification that special counsel Robert Mueller had turned over his report on the Russia investigation, congressional Democrats were calling for the report to...
Mar 23, 2019
Cyclone lashes remote Australian coast with wind, rains
SYDNEY, Australia - A vast and powerful cyclone made landfall Saturday along a remote stretch of the northern Australian coast, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains amid safety fears for a small numb...
Mar 23, 2019
Family of slain boy visits Christchurch mosque as it reopens
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A Jordanian prince and the family of a slain 3-year-old boy and were among those who visited a New Zealand mosque Saturday when it reopened for the first time since a terro...
Mar 23, 2019
As MPs pull all-nighter, Philpott breathes fresh life into SNC-Lavalin scandal
OTTAWA - Former cabinet minister Jane Philpott fanned the flames of the SNC-Lavalin fire Thursday as Liberals struggled to douse the controversy and focus Canadians' attention on t...
Mar 23, 2019
In the news today, March 21
Four stories in the news for Thursday, March 21 --- BRONCOS FAMILIES AWAIT SENTENCING FOR TRUCK DRIVER Family members forever changed by the Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash are speaking ou...
Mar 23, 2019
Trans woman hopes funding cut will send message to Vancouver rape crisis group
VANCOUVER - A transgender woman whose case against Canada's oldest rape crisis centre was dismissed by the courts says she hopes the City of Vancouver's decision to ...
Mar 23, 2019
Australia moving 2,000 people from powerful cyclone's path
SYDNEY, Australia - About 2,000 Australians were being moved inland Thursday from part of the northern coast ahead of a powerful cyclone expected to hit this weekend. Evacuees were being moved by air ...
Mar 23, 2019
US-backed Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State
BAGHOUZ, Syria - A U.S.-backed Syrian force says it has liberated the last area held by the Islamic State group in the eastern Syrian village of Baghouz, declaring victory over the extremists and the ...
Mar 23, 2019
European shares shaken by Brexit jitters after gains in Asia
BANGKOK - Shares were mixed in Europe on Thursday after a day of gains in Asia spurred by the Federal Reserve's promise not to raise interest rates during this year. Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.2 per c...
Mar 23, 2019
Siakam has 33 and 13 as Raptors hold off Thunder in OT
OKLAHOMA CITY - Forced to play overtime after blowing a 20-point second-half lead, the Toronto Raptors found their groove again in the extra period. Pascal Siakam had 33 points and 13 rebounds, Fred V...
Mar 22, 2019