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At Amanda Gorman’s church, ‘everybody is a freedom fighter’
LOS ANGELES (RNS) - At St. Brigid Catholic Church, the Rev. Kenneth Keke preaches that the gospel of Jesus Christ is not only about eternity, but about "having a human face, loving one another." Keke'...
Jan 29, 2021
US contract signings to buy homes hits record for December
SILVER SPRING, Md. - The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined slightly for the fourth straight month, but it was still a record high for December. The National Association of...
Jan 29, 2021
Despite success, advanced drug testing breakthrough from VIU not receiving funding
NANAIMO - A tool created at Vancouver Island University to save lives isn't being used to its full potential due to a lack of funding. The project created by Dr. Chris Gill and his team at VIU uses de...
Jan 29, 2021
US consumer spending fell 0.2% in December in face of virus
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumers slowed their spending by 0.2% in December, cutting back for a second straight month in a worrisome sign for an economy struggling under the weight of a still out-of-control...
Jan 29, 2021
Lewis doc provides backstage look at amateur and pro career of former boxing champ
The physical gifts that helped boxer Lennox Lewis reach his sport's greatest heights are obvious when looking at his chiselled frame. It was the mental strength that left him feeling particularly prou...
Jan 29, 2021
China derecognizes British National Overseas passport
BEIJING - China said Friday it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document or form of identification amid a bitter feud with London over a plan to allow ...
Jan 29, 2021
Romanian authorities say fire at key hospital kills 4
BUCHAREST, Romania - Authorities in Romania say a fire at a key hospital in Bucharest that also treats COVID-19 patients has killed at least four people and injured others. The fire broke out early Fr...
Jan 28, 2021
Matthews scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Oilers to extend win streak
EDMONTON - Auston Matthews scored the winner on a third-period power play Thursday as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.Jason Spezza, with a goal and an assist, William Nylander...
Jan 28, 2021
Boeser's three-point night leads Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Ottawa Senators
VANCOUVER - Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist Thursday, helping the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. It was the third time in four nights that the Canucks (5-5-0) beat t...
Jan 28, 2021
Canadiens top Flames 4-2 in home opener, remain unbeaten in regulation this season
MONTREAL - Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli scored as Montreal defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 in the Canadiens' home opener at Bell Centre on Thursday night. Jesperi Kot...
Jan 28, 2021