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As impeachment vote draws near, McConnell revealing little
WASHINGTON - Seldom has Mitch McConnell signalled so little about such a consequential vote. While many expect the Senate's top Republican to back acquitting former President Donald Trump of inciting ...
Feb 13, 2021
As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision
WASHINGTON - Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to the evidence in Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Democrats...
Feb 13, 2021
Audit finds 'no formal tracking' of IT security incidents at Public Safety Canada
OTTAWA - An internal review has uncovered weak security practices when it comes to information technology at Public Safety Canada - from lax controls on the use of portable flash drives to inadequate ...
Feb 13, 2021
Suicide bomber detonates near Somalia's presidential palace
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Police say a suicide bomber died and seven civilians were wounded when a vehicle exploded near a checkpoint outside the presidential palace in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Police...
Feb 13, 2021
Cover that red nose! Circus festival adapts to virus rules
MARSEILLE, France - It's been a tough year for the performing arts in most countries, with virus lockdowns cancelling shows and shuttering venues. But the world's top circus festival has found a way t...
Feb 13, 2021
Panik agrees to minor league deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO - The busy Toronto Blue Jays agreed Friday to a minor league contract to keep second baseman Joe Panik, who will report to big league spring training. The 30-year-old hit .225 with one homer a...
Feb 12, 2021
China holiday train travel down nearly 70% amid restrictions
BEIJING - Railway journeys in China during the usually frenetic Lunar New Year holiday travel rush are down by almost 70% amid calls for people to stay where they are to avoid a new outbreak of COVID-...
Feb 12, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.In Canada, the provinces are reporting 35,449 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,221,539 ...
Feb 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. There are 820,306 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 820,306 confirmed cases (36,944 active, 762...
Feb 12, 2021
N.L. delays full election after COVID-19 outbreak tied to U.K. variant
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's chief electoral officer has called off all voting set for Saturday because of the province's COVID-19 outbreak.Bruce Chaulk says voting in the provincial...
Feb 12, 2021
