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Biden administration makes pitch for higher business taxes
The Biden administration is drilling down on the argument that higher corporate tax rates would ultimately help an ailing economy, saying the resulting infrastructure investments would boost growth. T...
Apr 07, 2021

Pence launches new group as Trump aides line up new roles
WASHINGTON - Former Vice-President Mike Pence launched a new advocacy group on Wednesday as he and other Trump officials look to boost their post-White House plans. Pence's Advancing American Freedom,...
Apr 07, 2021

Cuomo aide says he slammed door shut before groping her
ALBANY, N.Y. - A staffer who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her at the executive mansion said he slammed the door of his office and told her "I don't care" when she protested, accor...
Apr 07, 2021

China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics
BEIJING - China's government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach ...
Apr 07, 2021

Tiger Woods was speeding before crashing SUV, sheriff says
LOS ANGELES - Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed an SUV in Southern California less than two months ago, leaving the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities said Wednesday. Woods was drivi...
Apr 07, 2021

Toronto FC signs defender Luke Singh to short-term deal ahead of match n Mexico
LEON, Mexico - Toronto FC signed 20-year-old defender Luke Singh to a short-term agreement ahead of its round-of-16 tie Wednesday against Mexico's Club Leon in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League...
Apr 07, 2021

Canadiens suffer big blow with Gallagher likely out at least six weeks with injury
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Brendan Gallagher on long-term injured reserve with a fractured thumb. The team says Gallagher is expected to miss at least six weeks. Gallagher s...
Apr 07, 2021

Receiver Travis Rudolph cut by Winnipeg Blue Bombers after murder charge
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Travis Rudolph after the American wide receiver was arrested for first-degree murder in Florida on Wednesday. A Bombers spokesperson says the team re...
Apr 07, 2021

Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run holds kick-off ahead of virtual event this month
COALDALE, AB - Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run will carry on this year.2021 marks the event's tenth anniversary and this year, organizers have shifted it to a virtual mode...
Apr 07, 2021

6 charged in NH youth detention centre sex abuse probe
CONCORD, N.H. - Six men were arrested Wednesday in connection with sexual abuse allegations at New Hampshire's state-run youth detention centre, the attorney general's office said. The Sununu Youth Se...
Apr 07, 2021