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In the House impeachment drama, Russia still plays big role
WASHINGTON - For all the talk about Ukraine in the House impeachment inquiry, there's a character standing just off-stage with a dominant role in this tale of international intrigue: Russia. As has so...
Nov 19, 2019

Michelle Obama signs ‘Becoming’ copies on book’s anniversary
WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama marked one year since publication of her bestselling memoir at a book signing in the nation's capital Monday. "It's so good to meet you," the former first lady told patrons...
Nov 19, 2019

Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour
NASHVILLE - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year. McDonald, who sang with the band st...
Nov 19, 2019

Netanyahu celebrates US settlement decision in West Bank
ALON SHVUT, Palestinian Territory - Israel's prime minister travelled to the West Bank on Tuesday to celebrate the U.S.'s announcement that it does not consider Israeli settlements to violate internat...
Nov 19, 2019

White House officials kick off new Trump impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON - Two top national security aides who listened to President Donald Trump's July call with Ukraine's president are testifying Tuesday at House impeachment hearings as the inquiry reaches dee...
Nov 19, 2019

Sweden discontinues Assange rape investigation
STOCKHOLM - Sweden on Tuesday dropped its investigation into an alleged rape by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in prison in Britain. Assange, who is battling extradition to the Uni...
Nov 19, 2019

Lacombe County promotes anti-bullying messages to students
LACOMBE- November 18-22 is Bullying Awareness Week, and Lacombe County's School Resources Officers are visiting several Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) locations to promote anti-bullying messages to ...
Nov 19, 2019

Prince Andrew faces more disgrace as business backers leave
LONDON - Britain's Prince Andrew is facing further disgrace as charitable backers begin to distance themselves from him amid unfavourable fallout of an interview on his friendship with sex offender Je...
Nov 19, 2019

‘Ponoka Civic Centre’ selected as winning name
PONOKA- A winning name has been selected by a panel of judges for the new civic building that houses the Ponoka Jubilee Library, the Ponoka Learning Centre, Town Council Chambers and Administrative of...
Nov 19, 2019

RDCRS celebrates International Education Week
RED DEER- As part of International Education Week (November 18-22), Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is celebrating the 57 students from across the globe who are enrolled in the international studen...
Nov 19, 2019