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AP Exclusive: Officer accuses general of sexual misconduct
WASHINGTON - A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination....
Jul 10, 2019
Divisive telescope to restart building next week in Hawaii
HONOLULU - Construction on a giant telescope will start again next week after lengthy court battles over building it on a mountain that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred. State officials announced...
Jul 10, 2019
Fox News viewers flock to Trump's holiday speech
NEW YORK - The Fourth of July meant hot dogs, fireworks and President Donald Trump for many Fox News viewers. Fox News reached an average of 4.09 million viewers between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT last Thursday...
Jul 10, 2019
As Beetle ends, iconic original thrives in Mexico City hills
MEXICO CITY - The Beetle is dead. Long live the Beetle. The modern edition of the iconic Volkswagen model ceased production Wednesday, but people in Cuautepec on the outskirts of Mexico City still rel...
Jul 10, 2019
Ottawa city council gives controversial Chateau Laurier addition go-ahead
Ottawa city council has approved a controversial addition to the historic Chateau Laurier but is going to meet again Thursday to discuss it one more time. In a 14-9 split Wednesday, councill...
Jul 10, 2019
Province planning to extend grazing leases for ranchers
EDMONTON -- The provincial government has announced plans to grant extended grazing leases for certain ranchers.Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks, announced Tuesday that the provincial go...
Jul 10, 2019 Grazing cattle -- LethbridgeNwwsNOW
Province seeks feedback on greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan
CALGARY - The Alberta government is seeking feedback on its plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from big industrial players.The province's environment, energy and agriculture ministers are meeting wi...
Jul 10, 2019 Refinery site -- The Canadian Press
Alaska legislature falls short in vote to override vetoes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Legislature has failed to override vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. State lawmakers needed 45 votes, which represents a three-fourths majority of the 60 members of the Sena...
Jul 10, 2019
Lethbridge police investigating assault at Galt Gardens
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Around 3:51 pm on Monday, July 8th, Emergency Medical Services responded to a call at the southwest corner of Galt Gardens.A 42-year-old woman was assaulted and suffered head injuries...
Jul 10, 2019 Lethbridge Police Service station. (Lethbridge News Now)
Amid a standoff with China, Ottawa announces financial support for the beef industry
CALGARY -- Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced in Calgary on Wednesday (July 10) that $8.3 million will be used for six projects that will help support Canada's world-class bee...
Jul 10, 2019 Southern Alberta Feedlot -- LethbridgeNewsNOW