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Amazon seeks to keep right-wing app Parler offline
Seattle-based Amazon.com, Inc. has asked a federal judge to deny a request to reinstate the cloud-service account for conservative social media network Parler, claiming Parler shrugged off police viol...
Jan 13, 2021

US budget deficit up 60.7% in first 3 months of budget year
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government's deficit in the first three months of the budget year was a record-breaking $572.9 billion, 60.7% higher than the same period a year ago, as spending to deal with the...
Jan 13, 2021

Cranbrook, B.C., suing former hockey team, Western Hockey League over Manitoba move
VANCOUVER - The City of Cranbrook, B.C., is suing its former hockey team as well as the Western Hockey League over the team's departure in 2019. The Kootenay Ice left for Manitoba before the start of ...
Jan 13, 2021

Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration
NEW YORK - Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi ...
Jan 13, 2021

Illinois Democrats pick Welch for House speaker; Madigan out
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois House Democrats threw their support Wednesday behind a Black legislator to take over as speaker, backing Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch to lead the chamber as Michael Madigan ...
Jan 13, 2021

US Space Command site to be located in Huntsville, Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Air Force is expected to announce Huntsville, Alabama as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Alabama's governor. Gov. Kay Ivey said that Hunt...
Jan 13, 2021

Source: Former Red Bulls coach Chris Armas to succeed Greg Vanney at Toronto FC
TORONTO - Former New York Red Bulls boss Chris Armas has been chosen as Greg Vanney's successor as head coach of Toronto FC, according to a source. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because t...
Jan 13, 2021

Bloc takes aim at new transport minister, pointing finger at 'Islamic movement' ties
OTTAWA - The Bloc Qubcois is seeking to sow doubt about Canada's new transport minister Omar Alghabra over his association with what it calls "the political Islamic movement." Leader Yves-Franois Blan...
Jan 13, 2021

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games
TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he has to do a better job of keeping his mask on during games. During the NBA team's first 10 games, Nurse often has been seen on television with hi...
Jan 13, 2021

Wind warning issued for Red Deer and area
Not that you probably haven't noticed already, but Environment Canada has indeed issued a wind warning for Red Deer, along with much of the rest of the province. "Strong northwesterly winds are develo...
Jan 13, 2021