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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
Cindy's Independent Grocer set to eliminate plastic bags by June
We've seen restaurants start providing paper straws instead of plastic straws, and now some grocery stores are going as far as completely phasing out plastic bags. One store in Melfort is set to do th...
Jan 07, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Media reacts to federal subsidies for newspapers
A newly administered federal program aims to buoy the struggling newspaper industry. But not everyone is happy about how it's being rolled out, and even some who support the measure have reservations ...
Jan 07, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
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
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
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