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California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases
LOS ANGELES - California on Monday became the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections. The grim milestone, as tallied by Johns Hopkins University, wasn't entirely unexpe...
Jan 18, 2021

Pakistan PM angry over reports TV anchor knew about strike
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's prime minister reacted angrily Monday to media reports of a text exchange between an Indian TV anchor and a former media industry executive that suggests a 2019 Indian airstrike...
Jan 18, 2021

Nicaragua congress adopts life sentences; opposition opposes
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Nicaragua's congress gave final approval Monday to change the constitution to permit life imprisonment. Congress is dominated by President Daniel Ortega's Sandinista party, and op...
Jan 18, 2021

Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million peo...
Jan 18, 2021

Owners and fitness members want gyms reopened, saying mental health main driver
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Many are questioning the decision to keep restaurants and gyms closed.Alberta's top doctor says cases of COVID-19 have been higher in those businesses compared to salons and other w...
Jan 18, 2021

Keep an eye out for the first gopher of the season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Interpretive Team at Police Point Park wants residents to be on the lookout for gophers this winter and spring.On Groundhog Day, Nature Centre staff will launch a Glimpses of Go...
Jan 18, 2021

Raptors coach Nick Nurse watches fallout from blockbuster Harden trade with interest
TAMPA - Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he will watch with interest the fallout of last week's blockbuster four-team trade that sent James Harden from Houston to Brooklyn. He called it a "hell of a stor...
Jan 18, 2021

Easing of restrictions must be slow and cautious: Hinshaw
As public health restrictions are eased today for industries such as hair salons and tattoo parlours, Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the province must "proceed slowly and cautiously" to ease other restriction...
Jan 18, 2021

Man in custody following high-risk incident
MEDICINE HAT, AB- A man is in custody following a high risk incident that saw Factory Street and Smelter Avenue restricted for several hours. Police said they received a report of a man in distress th...
Jan 18, 2021

Garth Brooks joins lineup of entertainers at Biden inaugural
NEW YORK - Add Garth Brooks to the lineup of entertainers at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. "This is a great day in our household," the country music superstar said during a virtual pr...
Jan 18, 2021