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Former Fed leaders defend Powell against Trump's attacks
WASHINGTON - In a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump, the four living former leaders of the Federal Reserve say that the head of the nation's central bank should be able to make interest-rate dec...
Aug 06, 2019
Alberta cuts MLA pay by five per cent, and 10 per cent for Premier Jason Kenney
EDMONTON -- Alberta politicians are taking a five per cent pay cut, and Premier Jason Kenney will now be taking home 10 per cent less.The decision was made unanimously by an all-party committee that s...
Aug 06, 2019 Albert Legislature -- LNN
City finalizing plans for Heald Pool site
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat is in the process of finalizing plans for the site of the former Heald Pool, noting an outdoor rink will likely be on the spot within the next couple of yea...
Aug 06, 2019 The former Heald Pool in Riverside is seen Tuesday afternoon. The pool's demolition is scheduled to be completed in September. (Photo by Colton McKee)
Barneys seeks bankruptcy protection, closes most stores
NEW YORK - Barneys New York is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest retailer to buckle as shoppers move online. The iconic clothier founded almost a century ago will keep the doors ...
Aug 06, 2019
Bolton warns foreigners that violate Venezuela asset freeze
CARACAS, Venezuela - U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton pressed his case Tuesday for sweeping action against Venezuela's President Nicols Maduro, warning foreign governments and companies that...
Aug 06, 2019
Trump's tariffs could blot out positive economic story
WASHINGTON - Just last week, solid economic numbers appeared to be helping President Donald Trump's reelection prospects. The United States had achieved its longest economic expansion. Stock prices we...
Aug 06, 2019
Trump's divisive words collide with his call for unity
WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday will bring a message aimed at national unity and healing to the sites of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. But the words he offers for a divided Ameri...
Aug 06, 2019
Watson into finals at Pan Am Games
LIMA, PERU - Sage Watson is into the finals of the 400 metre hurdles at the Pan Am Games.Watson punched her ticket to the finals Tuesday afternoon at Athletics Stadium in Lima, Peru. The Seven Persons...
Aug 06, 2019 Sage Watson (Photo Credit: James Patrick)
FX's new 'A Christmas Carol' has darker take, younger cast
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - FX's new adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" includes a younger Scrooge and Bob Cratchit and a darker take on the Charles Dickens classic. Ebenezer Scrooge, often portrayed on sc...
Aug 06, 2019
Joseph and Olynyk provide backbone for Canada's World Cup basketball roster
TORONTO - Pulling on the Canada jersey never gets old for Cory Joseph. The 27-year-old point guard has dedicated a good chunk of every summer to Canada's national basketball program for more than a de...
Aug 06, 2019