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Blue Jays GM Atkins says it was a 'failure' he was unaware of Callaway allegations
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says it was a "failure" on his part that he was unaware of any incidents of sexual harassment by former pitching coach Mickey Callaway during their time t...
Mar 04, 2021
Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 restrictions; cases creep up in Ontario
Nova Scotia is easing public-health restrictions in and around Halifax, while new daily cases in Ontario are creeping up. Health officials in the Atlantic province say rules that came into effect last...
Mar 04, 2021
Desmond inquiry: social worker reveals details about former soldier's family life
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - An inquiry in Nova Scotia is hearing testimony today from a social worker who has described the family life of a former soldier who later killed three family members and himsel...
Mar 04, 2021
Bucking GOP trend, Alabama governor extends mask order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Breaking from other Southern GOP governors, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state's mask order for another month Thursday but said the requirement will end for good in April. Fol...
Mar 04, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
OTTAWA - The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):11:15 a.m.Quebec is reporting 707 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, includin...
Mar 04, 2021
UK competition watchdog investigates Apple's App Store
LONDON - U.K. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple's App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority...
Mar 04, 2021
Major League Baseball to hold first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball will hold its first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, adding Gehrig to Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente on the short list of players honoured throughout the big leagues. E...
Mar 04, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to review decision to order new trial in murder case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will review a decision to order a new trial for an Alberta man convicted of murder. Russell Steven Tessier was charged with first-degree murder in 2015, eight year...
Mar 04, 2021
Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US Capitol
WASHINGTON - The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months, The Associated Press has learned. Defence off...
Mar 04, 2021
Famed Madrid flamenco venue closes amid virus restrictions
MADRID - Artists at one of Madrid's best-known flamenco bars put on a final outdoor show Thursday, marking its closure after 140 years because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that have shuttered ent...
Mar 04, 2021
