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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump...
Aug 22, 2025
Lyle Menendez should remain in prison despite reduced sentence for 1989 murders, parole board says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lyle Menendez received the same recommendation as his brother Erik when he was denied parole Friday after serving decades in prison for the murder of their parents in 1989. A panel ...
Aug 22, 2025
Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies
A judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal ...
Aug 22, 2025
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp gets 30 days of home monitoring for Washington parking lot shooting
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced Friday to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. Kemp must...
Aug 22, 2025
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service temporarily closed on Monday
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed on Monday, Aug. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.AHS says the temporary closure is because of...
Aug 22, 2025
Fun Run on Saturday set to benefit Red Deer Dental Outreach Program
The Heritage Family Dental Charity Fun Run is set to go ahead tomorrow.On Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m., participants will run a five-kilometre loop along the Capstone riverwalk and through Bower Ponds...
Aug 22, 2025
Consumers could benefit from dropped tariffs on U.S. goods, but unions raise concerns
OTTAWA - Canada's move to drop many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could lead to lower prices for consumers, but union leaders worry it could undermine this country's bargaining position in ongoing...
Aug 22, 2025
Update 22: Alberta wildfire update
There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 22)There are 47 wildfires currentl...
Aug 22, 2025
Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring ...
Aug 22, 2025
Alberta government announces details on COVID-19 vaccination program
CALGARY - The Alberta government has now confirmed that for those who must pay for the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall, the cost will be $100. The price is one of the details now rolled out ...
Aug 22, 2025