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Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol
NEW YORK - The storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump played out on television in searing fashion Wednesday, with stunning pictures of guns drawn in the House of Represen...
Jan 6, 2021
Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The storming of the U.S. Capitol is a jarring but natural product of years of violence and hateful rhetoric stoked by disinformation and conspiracy theories, experts on far-right e...
Jan 6, 2021
Amid Capitol violence, Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video
Facebook and Twitter removed a short video by President Donald Trump in which he urged supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday to "go home" while also repeating false accusations about the i...
Jan 6, 2021
Canadian international Liam Millar joins Charlton Athletic on loan from Liverpool
Canadian international Liam Millar has joined Charlton Athletic on loan from Liverpool through the end of the season.The 21-year-old from Brampton, Ont., who impressed during two previous loan spells ...
Jan 6, 2021
Wilkinson, First Nations concerned by sale of energy leases in Alaska wildlife refuge
Federal politicians and northern First Nations expressed concern over Wednesday's sale of energy leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Canada continues to strongly oppose development in...
Jan 6, 2021
Fresh off winning ATP comeback player of year award, Vasek Pospisil is aiming higher
Playing pain-free tennis has Canada's Vasek Pospisil thinking about what might be possible on the ATP Tour's singles scene. A refreshed mindset and solid results have helped build his confidence too. ...
Jan 6, 2021
Edmonton Oilers look for stronger supporting cast for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl
As the Edmonton Oilers reclaim their dressing room from the Canadian team and Rogers Place from the world junior men's hockey championship, training camp questions follow them to their digs. Camp migh...
Jan 6, 2021
Pair of Lethbridge researchers nab international recognition for children's book about - soil science
OTTAWA, ONT. -- On the face of things, it may not seem like a topic that's likely to engage children. However, it all depends on the presentation and a couple of Lethbridge Research scientists nailed ...
Jan 6, 2021
Chicago priest Pfleger `devastated' by sex-abuse allegations
CHICAGO - An activist Chicago Catholic priest who has garnered attention for taking on everyone from drug dealers to Jerry Springer said Wednesday that he is "devastated" by allegations that he sexual...
Jan 6, 2021
AHS reports 1,123 new COVID cases, 25 deaths Wednesday
EDMONTON, AB- Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, detailing statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.1,123 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing t...
Jan 6, 2021