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Wind, snow, prompt warnings, power outages across much of southern B.C.
VANCOUVER - The latest wicked weather to sweep across southern British Columbia downed trees and power lines in many areas and left thousands in the dark.Environment Canada says wind gusts topped 100 ...
Jan 13, 2021
Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces
Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog u...
Jan 13, 2021
Sarah, Duchess of York, to publish debut historical romance
LONDON - Sarah, the Duchess of York, has landed a book deal for her debut novel for adults, a historical romance fictionalizing the life and loves of her great-great-great aunt. In a promotional video...
Jan 13, 2021
Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces
Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog u...
Jan 13, 2021
Police: Rapper YFN Lucci wanted for murder in shooting
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci is wanted for murder in a December shooting that left one dead and another wounded, authorities said. Atlanta police also announced a $5,000 reward on Tuesday for information ...
Jan 13, 2021
Rare Tintin comic book art set to sell for millions in Paris
PARIS - Not even the coronavirus can get in the way of intrepid Belgian reporter and comic book legend Tintin. Comic book lovers and tourists alike can catch a socially distanced glimpse of a Tintin d...
Jan 13, 2021
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be "safe and...
Jan 13, 2021
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be "safe and...
Jan 13, 2021
NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol insurrection
New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. "I'm here to announce that the...
Jan 13, 2021
Impeachment, again: Congress mobilizes to brand Trump with a second scarlet letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A historic second day of reckoning looms for Donald Trump. Democrats in the House of Representatives, along with a number of Republicans, are poised to impeach the U.S. president fo...
Jan 13, 2021