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The Latest: Death toll 31 as 6 more fatalities confirmed
HOUSTON - The Latest on Tropical Depression Harvey (all times local): 10 p.m. Authorities say they have confirmed six more deaths from Harvey, bringing the toll to at least 31. Harris County - which i...
Aug 30, 2017
Harvey repeats devastation back on shore in Texas, Louisiana
ORANGE, Texas - A weaker Harvey replicated its devastating roll Wednesday, returning to shore with a deluge of rain that inundated homes and highways and left police and government officials strugglin...
Aug 30, 2017
NewsAlert: Harvey downgraded to tropical depression, but flooding continues
HOUSTON - The U.S. National Hurricane Center is downgrading Harvey to a tropical depression, but says catastrophic flooding continues. More to come. The Associated Press
Aug 30, 2017
Penhold included now in areas under fire ban
Effective immediately, the Town of Penhold is under a fire ban. Penhold Fire Chief Jim Pendergast says propane and natural gas barbecues and liquid fuels camp stoves are exempted from the ban. Penhold...
Aug 30, 2017
Jazz legend's son sues California brewery over beer label
SAN FRANCISCO - The son of late jazz legend Thelonious Monk is suing a California brewery, alleging it is using his father’s image on bottles and packaging of a Belgian-style ale and other merch...
Aug 30, 2017
Winnipeg firefighter sentenced for stealing money, jewelry while on a call
WINNIPEG - A former Winnipeg firefighter is heading to prison for six months after stealing money and jewelry from a dead woman's apartment while on a call. Provincial court Judge Kael McKenzie senten...
Aug 30, 2017
Conservative MP Gerry Ritz to announce his resignation, sources say
OTTAWA - Gerry Ritz, one of the longest serving Conservative members of Parliament, is leaving federal political life. Sources tell The Canadian Press the former agriculture minister and MP for a Sask...
Aug 30, 2017
Eggen happy 'out of control' school fees now reduced
Alberta’s Minister of Education is gearing up for another school year and says parents won’t be feeling such empty pockets. As classes begin at most schools across the province on Thursday...
Aug 30, 2017
Ice dancers Virtue and Moir say they'll miss Mike Babcock at Olympics
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir say they won’t miss Canada’s NHL players in Pyeongchang so much as head coach Mike Babcock. The NHL opted not to interrupt next season to ac...
Aug 30, 2017
Lottery retires machine that printed record $758.7M ticket
CHICOPEE, Mass. - Lottery ticket buyers hoping to use the same Massachusetts machine as the recent $758.7 million Powerball jackpot winner are out of luck. The Massachusetts State Lottery has retired ...
Aug 30, 2017