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Reality shows shortfalls of Trump's claim to 'best testing'
WASHINGTON - Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the "best testing in the world" for the coronavirus: In Sun Belt states where the virus is surging, l...
Jul 17, 2020
Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night - stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process. The depl...
Jul 17, 2020
'Intolerable' hate incidents continue to rise in Vancouver: police
VANCOUVER - Reported "hate incidents" have more than doubled this year in Vancouver and police say offenders are targeting the city's Asian community as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Insp. Dal...
Jul 17, 2020
'Intolerable' hate incidents continue to rise in Vancouver: police
VANCOUVER - Reported "hate incidents" have more than doubled this year in Vancouver and police say offenders are targeting the city's Asian community as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Insp. Dal...
Jul 17, 2020
CSIS warrant examination of 'critical importance' to Canadians: watchdog chair
OTTAWA - The national intelligence watchdog has begun its look into the failure of Canada's spy service to disclose crucial information when seeking warrants. Murray Rankin, chairman of the Natio...
Jul 17, 2020
Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Michigan sought a written pledge Friday from Enbridge Inc. to cover costs that would arise if oil were to leak from its dual pipelines that extend across a channel linking two o...
Jul 17, 2020
Felony charge against Breonna Taylor protesters dropped
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A prosecutor announced Friday that he is dropping a felony charge against dozens of protesters who gathered at the Kentucky Attorney General's home to demand justice in Breonna Taylo...
Jul 17, 2020
Nanaimo space buffs dazzled by brightest comet in decades
NANAIMO - A rare show featuring a large, bright and resilient comet is capturing the attention of local stargazers.A five kilometre long, recently discovered comet named Neowise is producing impressiv...
Jul 17, 2020
Federal government remains concerned about Blue Jays, MLB teams crossing border
OTTAWA - A top Canadian government health official says the Toronto Blue Jays' revised plan for home games is improved, but that there are still concerns about the proposal. Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's ...
Jul 17, 2020
California governor outlines strict guidelines for schools
SAN FRANCISCO - California Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out strict criteria Friday for school reopenings that makes it unlikely the vast majority of districts will have classroom instruction in the fall as ...
Jul 17, 2020