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Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration
NEW YORK - Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi ...
Jan 13, 2021
Illinois Democrats pick Welch for House speaker; Madigan out
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois House Democrats threw their support Wednesday behind a Black legislator to take over as speaker, backing Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch to lead the chamber as Michael Madigan ...
Jan 13, 2021
US Space Command site to be located in Huntsville, Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Air Force is expected to announce Huntsville, Alabama as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Alabama's governor. Gov. Kay Ivey said that Hunt...
Jan 13, 2021
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by vehicle behind Brooks Landing
NANAIMO - A jogger hit by a vehicle while crossing a road at night was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the 22-year-old jogger was h...
Jan 13, 2021
Source: Former Red Bulls coach Chris Armas to succeed Greg Vanney at Toronto FC
TORONTO - Former New York Red Bulls boss Chris Armas has been chosen as Greg Vanney's successor as head coach of Toronto FC, according to a source. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because t...
Jan 13, 2021
Bloc takes aim at new transport minister, pointing finger at 'Islamic movement' ties
OTTAWA - The Bloc Qubcois is seeking to sow doubt about Canada's new transport minister Omar Alghabra over his association with what it calls "the political Islamic movement." Leader Yves-Franois Blan...
Jan 13, 2021
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games
TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he has to do a better job of keeping his mask on during games. During the NBA team's first 10 games, Nurse often has been seen on television with hi...
Jan 13, 2021
Ottawa announces $1.2B more to help Indigenous communities fight COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says Ottawa will spend $1.2 billion in new funding to help Indigenous communities keep fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.That includes another $380 milli...
Jan 13, 2021
Canada's outgoing military commander sounds alarm over threat of xenophobia
OTTAWA - The outgoing commander of the Canadian Armed Forces is sounding the alarm over the re-emergence of xenophobia in Canada and elsewhere, describing it as a destabilizing force that has sparked ...
Jan 13, 2021
US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping action yet to pressure the Communist Party to...
Jan 13, 2021