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Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing there is a "possible plot" by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. The revelation was detailed in a statement...
Mar 03, 2021
N.S. RCMP who shot at firehall on administrative duty during internal reviews of case
HALIFAX - The RCMP says two officers who fired towards a civilian and another RCMP officer during last year's mass shooting will remain on administrative duties until internal inquiries are completed....
Mar 03, 2021
Conservative MP David Sweet joins chorus calling for end to COVID-19 restrictions
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP has joined the chorus of voices calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns. Ontario MP David Sweet says the pandemic-related restrictions are causing huge psychological and ec...
Mar 03, 2021
All crew members of Atlantic Destiny scallop trawler safe after fire at sea: company
HALIFAX - The owner of a scallop trawler that caught fire at sea south of Yarmouth, N.S., Tuesday night says all crew members are safely off the boat. Ocean Choice International expressed gratitude We...
Mar 03, 2021
Canada's Andrew Nembhard picks up conference sixth man of the year
Canadian guard Andrew Nembhard was named sixth man of the year by the West Coast Conference on Wednesday. The 21-year-old helped No. 1-ranked Gonzaga to an undefeated regular season, averaging 4.4 ass...
Mar 03, 2021
World Rugby unveils condensed 2021 sevens schedule with Vancouver a question-mark
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, grounded last year by the pandemic, will return in May with a pair of women's events. But the men won't see action on the circuit until September. And there is no C...
Mar 03, 2021
ICC investigates alleged crimes in Palestinian territories
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Wednesday she has launched an investigation into alleged crimes in the Palestinian territories, plunging the court into...
Mar 03, 2021
US service sector growth slows sharply in February
WASHINGTON - Growth in the services sector, where most Americans works, slowed sharply in February with hurdles related to the pandemic hindering growth. The Institute for Supply Management said Wedne...
Mar 03, 2021
Camilla says hospitalized Prince Philip is 'slightly' better
LONDON - Prince Philip is "slightly improving" and the royal family is keeping its fingers crossed for the hospitalized duke's recovery, his daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, said Wednesda...
Mar 03, 2021
Rock 'n' roll's big night comes to Cleveland - in fall
CLEVELAND - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 2021 induction ceremony will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on October 30. President and CEO Greg Harris ...
Mar 03, 2021