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Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing "cost of inaction" on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for "creative" ways to win public support fo...
Jan 30, 2021
United Arab Emirates says it will offer citizenship to some
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates on Saturday announced plans to grant some foreigners citizenship to this oil-rich nation home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, part of efforts to stimulat...
Jan 30, 2021
WHO team visits 2nd Wuhan hospital in virus investigation
WUHAN, China - Members of a World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic visited another Wuhan hospital that had treated early COVID-19 patients on their second...
Jan 30, 2021
UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria
CAMEROON, Cameroon - The U.N. counterterrorism chief is urging countries to repatriate the 27,000 children stranded in a massive camp in northeastern Syria, many of them sons and daughters of Islamic ...
Jan 30, 2021
Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage
WASHINGTON - The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, testing President Joe Bid...
Jan 30, 2021
Quebec seniors home staff locks down with residents for second time during pandemic
MONTREAL - Staff at a retirement home east of Montreal are living with their elderly residents to prevent them from being confined to their rooms during Quebec's COVID-19 lockdown. It's the second tim...
Jan 30, 2021
Undermanned Raptors drop a 126-124 decision to Kings for third straight loss
TAMPA, Fla. - A few terrific minutes by the Toronto Raptors couldn't make up for a night full of bad ones. Harrison Barnes scored 26 points to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 126-124 victory over the s...
Jan 30, 2021
AP source: Cardinals to acquire Arenado from Rockies
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a trade needing approvals before it can be finalized, a person familiar with the swap t...
Jan 30, 2021
Alberta launches Tradesperson Credential Verification Service
A new online service will make it easier for the credentials of tradespersons and apprentices in Alberta.The provincial government has launched the Tradesperson Credential Verification Service. The go...
Jan 29, 2021
Mental health support group shares their lived experiences to help others
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A conversation over a simple cup of coffee this summer sparked a new mental health support initiative.Damyan Davis and Rick Armstrong wanted to support our community, with the numbe...
Jan 29, 2021