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Arizona Supreme Court reinstates massive income tax cuts
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the state's voters do not have the right to reject a massive income tax cut approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov, D...
Apr 21, 2022
Cantlay and Schauffele open with 59 to lead Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. (AP) - Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele are a good team even when they're playing for cash and not just a flag. Cantlay holed a 25-foot eagle putt early and chipped in from 40 feet ...
Apr 21, 2022
Oldest Texas death row inmate executed for officer’s death
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas' oldest death row inmate was executed Thursday for killing a Houston police officer during a traffic stop nearly 32 years ago. Carl Wayne Buntion, 78, was executed at th...
Apr 21, 2022
Tenn gov calls off execution, citing oversight in plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's governor announced Thursday that he was calling off what was to have been the state's first execution since the start of the pandemic, granting a temporary reprieve...
Apr 21, 2022
Alberta bill proposes changes to leaves for bereavement, reservist duties
EDMONTON - Alberta plans to expand bereavement leaves and time off for reservists taking part in training or military operations.The province currently allows three days unpaid leave for an employee w...
Apr 21, 2022
'We start the build of the big dreams': ground broken on Habitat for Humanity homes in Brooks
BROOKS, AB - Douglas Rincan can't keep the smile off of his face.This day has been a long time coming for him and his family.Douglas is standing at 1520 Second Ave. E in Brooks. By the fall it will be...
Apr 21, 2022
Trudeau says Canada 'very supportive' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO alliance
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "very supportive" of Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Each of the countries has expressed an interest in becoming part of the defensive military a...
Apr 21, 2022
Saskatchewan sees record COVID-19 hospitalizations; Opposition NDP demands briefing
REGINA - There are more people in Saskatchewan hospitals with COVID-19 than at any other point in the pandemic.The province says there are 417 people in hospital with the infection, including 25 in in...
Apr 21, 2022
House of Commons set to welcome back public, lift COVID-19 ban on visitors
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will next week lift a ban on public visits, introduced more than two years ago to stem the spread of COVID-19. The Commons chamber's public gallery will reopen on Monday,...
Apr 21, 2022
Gausman shuts down Red Sox, Blue Jays hold on for 3-2 win
BOSTON (AP) - Kevin Gausman took a shutout into the ninth inning, and Jordan Romano escaped with a save on Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2. Gausman (1-1) struck out eight...
Apr 21, 2022