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US economy grew at solid 3.1% rate in first quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.1% rate in the first three months of this year, but signs are mounting that growth has slowed sharply in the current quarter amid slower global growth...
Jun 27, 2019
UCP planning return of Senator elections by 2021
EDMONTON -- Alberta's United Conservative government plans to bring back elections for would-be senators and hold a vote in a little more than two years. Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer has introduce...
Jun 27, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (R) - Schweitzer Facebook
Liberals look at quick changes in strategies targeting rural Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising to piggyback on existing projects and networks as much as possible to expand broadband access to rural communities as part of two reports being made public...
Jun 27, 2019
Twin suicide attacks target police in Tunis; 1 dead, 8 hurt
TUNIS, Tunisia - Twin suicide attacks targeting security forces struck Tunisia's capital on Thursday, killing a patrol officer and injuring at least eight people. One attacker detonated explosives in ...
Jun 27, 2019
Top Austrian court says Ukrainian oligarch can be sent to US
VIENNA - Austria's Supreme Court of Justice ruled Tuesday that a Ukrainian oligarch who prosecutors say had business ties to President Donald Trump's ex-campaign manager, Paul Manafort, can be extradi...
Jun 27, 2019
Lethbridge girl honoured for video on truth and reconciliation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nycea Hazelwood is only 10 years old, but she earned the adoration of Lethbridge City Council this week.As part of a contest with Canada's History for Kids, the Grade 5 Ecole Agnes Da...
Jun 27, 2019 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman (left) presenting a gift to Nycea Hazelwood (right). (Lethbridge News Now)
Livestock industry holding breath over China meat ban
OTTAWA -- China's sudden ban on Canadian beef and pork imports will create a huge financial loss for the sector that counts the Asian country among its top five international markets.Chris White, pres...
Jun 27, 2019 Cattle in field - The Canadian Press
Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at black press meeting
CINCINNATI - Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati. National Newspaper Publishers Ass...
Jun 27, 2019
Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered at his grave for a daylong celebration of his life and music Tuesday, with some travelling thousands of miles to join in the singalongs, selfies...
Jun 27, 2019
In the news today, June 25
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, June 25 --- SAINT-JACQUES RETURNS FROM SPACE MISSION David Saint-Jacques returned to Earth on Monday after more than six months aboard the Int...
Jun 27, 2019