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Judge to retire after controversy over Trump remarks
SAN ANTONIO - A federal magistrate judge in San Antonio who told people at a citizenship swearing-in ceremony that they “need to go to another country” if they object to Donald Trump’...
Nov 22, 2016
Colombia, FARC plan to sign peace deal over Uribe objections
BOGOTA - Colombia’s government and leftist rebels say they will sign a modified peace agreement Thursday despite strong resistance from former President Alvaro Uribe. The signing ceremony promis...
Nov 22, 2016
Washington state youth sue government over climate change
SEATTLE - Eight children asked a Seattle judge Tuesday to find Washington state in contempt for failing to adequately protect them and future generations from the harmful effects of climate change, pa...
Nov 22, 2016
Despite ugly playoff exit, B.C. Lions encouraged heading into off-season
SURREY, B.C. - The B.C. Lions made some big strides in 2016. Picked by many to occupy the CFL’s basement, the club surged up the standings to finish with the league’s second-best record be...
Nov 22, 2016
Lack of ID delays Ellen's entry into White House for award
WASHINGTON - Who says Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees have to bring an ID to get into the White House? Apparently, the Secret Service does, as comedian Ellen DeGeneres experienced a delay in ge...
Nov 22, 2016
Church suspect competency hearing wraps up with no decision
CHARLESTON, S.C. - There’s no official decision yet on the competency of Dylann Roof to stand trial in the killing of nine black worshippers at a South Carolina church. Court officials say no de...
Nov 22, 2016
Vilsack says Democrats need better message for rural America
WASHINGTON - No one listened to Tom Vilsack. As agriculture secretary during the entire Obama administration, the former Iowa governor has for years been telling anyone who will pay attention - farmer...
Nov 22, 2016
Toyota recalling 834,000 Sienna minivans in North America
PLANO, Texas - Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 834,000 Toyota Sienna minivans in North America because the sliding doors could open while the vehicle is moving. The recall involves Sienna minivans fro...
Nov 22, 2016
Small municipalities unlikely to benefit from infrastructure bank, Morneau hints
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau is suggesting that small municipalities won’t see much - if any - benefit from the federal government’s proposed new infrastructure bank. The bank, t...
Nov 22, 2016
Red Deer police seek man wanted on Alberta, Canada wide warrants
RED DEER – RCMP are asking for public assistance locating 47-year old Michael Wayne Lamontagne of Red Deer, who is wanted on Alberta-wide warrants for the robbery of a woman at gunpoint back on ...
Nov 22, 2016