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Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats ill
WASHINGTON - A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that "directed" microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China. The stu...
Dec 06, 2020
US Navy official says 'uneasy deterrence' reached with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The top U.S. Navy official in the Mideast said Sunday that America has reached an "uneasy deterrence" with Iran after months of regional attacks and seizures at sea, even...
Dec 06, 2020
Romanians elect new lawmakers, seek end to political turmoil
BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanian voters cast ballots Sunday in a legislative election that many hope will restore some stability in one of the poorest European Union nations after five years of political...
Dec 06, 2020
China prepares large-scale rollout of coronavirus vaccines
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Provincial governments across China are placing orders for experimental, domestically made coronavirus vaccines, though health officials have yet to say how well they work or how they...
Dec 06, 2020
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A prominent Saudi prince harshly criticized Israel on Sunday at a Bahrain security summit that was remotely attended by Israel's foreign minister. Prince Turki al-Faisal,...
Dec 06, 2020
Vancouver Canucks anthem singer is let go for 'standing up against' COVID rules
VANCOUVER - The popular singer of O Canada at the Vancouver Canucks hockey games says he knew he might lose his job for standing up against what he describes as the "tyranny" of COVID-19 restrictions....
Dec 05, 2020
Ujiri: Raptors' unique trait is 'togetherness,' says Toronto will adapt to Tampa
Their practice facility is still under construction. The players and staff are on the hunt for temporary housing in Tampa. As the NBA's only team playing outside of its market - and country - this sea...
Dec 05, 2020
Ex-NFL player Burfict arrested in Vegas on battery charge
LAS VEGAS - Former NFL player Vontaze Burfict, a linebacker who in 2019 received the most severe punishment in league history for an on-field infraction, was arrested Saturday in Las Vegas, according ...
Dec 05, 2020
'A mighty fine man': Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral
Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn't realize he was running out of time. Sasakamoose, who was remembered as a survivor, trailblazer and community lead...
Dec 05, 2020
Record 1,879 COVID cases in Alberta Saturday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Saturday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.1,879 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 66...
Dec 05, 2020