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Powerful earthquake shake southern, central Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A powerful earthquake centred near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. Seismic alarms sounded midmornin...
Jun 23, 2020
Feds plan to run open competitions for some COVID-19 medical supplies: Anand
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say the government will go back to using competitive bid processes to get protective equipment needed across the country due to COVID-19. Procurement Minister Anita ...
Jun 23, 2020
Bill Cosby granted appeal in Pennsylvania sex assault case
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Comedian Bill Cosby has won the right to fight his 2018 sexual assault conviction before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The 82-year-old Cosby has been imprisoned in suburban Philade...
Jun 23, 2020
Kenney says there will be thousands of jobs for Albertans on Keystone XL within weeks
Premier Jason Kenney says it's invigorating to see the province's investment in the Keystone XL pipeline pay off in the form of jobs for Albertans."Today's announcement that Nisku-based contractor Mic...
Jun 23, 2020
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu pulls out of Charleston tournament
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the Credit One Bank Invitational tennis tournament. The tournament posted an update on its website shortly before the tournament was se...
Jun 23, 2020
Supporters remain at intersection west of Toronto to protest police killing
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Demonstrators remain at an intersection in Mississauga, Ont., protesting the police shooting death of a 62-year-old man with schizophrenia. Peel Regional Police say the intersectio...
Jun 23, 2020
Margaret Wente resigns contentious Toronto college appointment after uproar
TORONTO - Former Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente has resigned a contentious appointment with a Toronto college after facing fierce opposition from students and staff. Massey College says Wente...
Jun 23, 2020
TV, online ads, take lion's share of party election spending, new reports show
OTTAWA - Online advertising is coming close to rivalling television in election advertising by some of Canada's major political parties. The first reports on expenses from last fall's federal campaign...
Jun 23, 2020
Democrats: GOP police bill 'not salvageable,' demand talks
WASHINGTON - Top Democratic leaders in the Senate say the Republican policing bill is "not salvageable," as they signal an intent to block it and demand negotiations on a new, more bipartisan package ...
Jun 23, 2020
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
WASHINGTON - Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May with the reopening of major parts of the country potentially fueling activity in the housing market. The Commerce Department rep...
Jun 23, 2020