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House tries to override 1st Trump veto in border wall fight
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is nearing a victory over Democrats as the House tries overriding his first veto , a vote that seems certain to fail and would let stand his declaration of a nation...
Mar 26, 2019
'Second disaster' warned in Mozambique as cholera a concern
BEIRA, Mozambique - Cyclone-ravaged Mozambique faces a “second disaster” from cholera and other diseases, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday, while relief operations pressed i...
Mar 26, 2019
Apple highlights privacy in new services in jab at rivals
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple says its services respect your digital boundaries - and it wants you to know it. The company took several opportunities Monday to emphasize user privacy - and indirectly take a j...
Mar 26, 2019
What's an NCAA Tournament unit worth? Millions. Here's how
The upstart run for Loyola Chicago making the Final Four last year delivered more than just excitement for fans of Sister Jean and the Ramblers. Loyola’s run will be worth at least $8.45 million...
Mar 26, 2019
Refugee who sheltered Snowden hopes others who helped can join her in Canada
TORONTO - A newly arrived refugee who once helped shelter whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong is calling on Canada to welcome others who helped the American fugitive. Vanessa Rodel says five oth...
Mar 26, 2019
US housing starts slumped 8.7 per cent in February
WASHINGTON - The number of homes under construction fell 8.7 per cent in February, as ground breakings for single-family houses plunged to their lowest level in nearly two years. The Commerce Departme...
Mar 26, 2019
Lacombe County farm vehicle safety inspections Apr. 10 & 11
LACOMBE COUNTY- The County will be hosting a two-day voluntary farm vehicle safety check at their public works shops located in the east and west sides of the County. “The purpose of this check ...
Mar 26, 2019
Pilot: Cruise ship woes off Norway started with engine snags
COPENHAGEN - The Norwegian pilot on the cruise ship carrying more than 1,300 people that was caught in a hefty storm off the coast of Norway said Tuesday the situation worsened when engine problems ap...
Mar 26, 2019
School Bus Cancellations
RED DEER- Due to heavy fog conditions all school buses for Wolf Creek Public schools will not be running this morning. Schools will be open, and school buses will be running this afternoon. === Red De...
Mar 26, 2019
Uber acquires Mideast competitor Careem for $3.1 billion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Ride-hailing service Uber announced on Tuesday it has acquired Mideast competitor Careem for $3.1 billion, giving the San Francisco-based firm the commanding edge in a re...
Mar 26, 2019