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Panel rejects attempt by Democrats to get Trump travel costs
WASHINGTON - The GOP-led House Armed Services Committee narrowly defeated a bid by Democrats late Wednesday to compel the Air Force to detail how much has been spent on trips that President Donald Tru...
Jun 28, 2017
Pope's top aide is charged in sex assault case in Australia
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis suffered a major blow when his top financial adviser, Cardinal George Pell, was charged in his native Australia with multiple counts of sexual assault from years ago, bring...
Jun 28, 2017
Back for an encore: Kelly Clarkson plans second picture book
NEW YORK - After releasing a bestselling children’s book, Kelly Clarkson is back for an encore. HarperCollins Publishers announced Wednesday that the Grammy winner’s “River Rose and ...
Jun 28, 2017
Federal judge blocks parts of Indiana's new abortion law
INDIANAPOLIS - A federal judge on Wednesday blocked portions of a new Indiana law that would make it tougher for girls under age 18 to get an abortion without their parents’ knowledge. U.S. Dist...
Jun 28, 2017
Clark says if her government toppled, it shows B.C. legislature can't function
VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark says she ready to tell the lieutenant-governor British Columbia’s legislature can’t work if her Liberal minority government is defeated in a confidence vot...
Jun 28, 2017
Michael Buble thanks Canadians for honour during 'emotionally difficult time'
OTTAWA - Canadian singer Michael Buble said he is humbled to be able to represent his home country on musical stages around the world and feel supported during what has been a tough time for his young...
Jun 28, 2017
Tip Top Tailors owner sells assets in deal that will see 140 stores remain open
TORONTO - The assets of Grafton-Fraser Inc., owner of Tip Top Tailors and other menswear chains, have been bought by U.S.-based GSO Capital Partners in a move to stabilize the Canadian retail business...
Jun 28, 2017
New community centre coming to north Red Deer
North Red Deer is getting a new community centre. The City's Municipal Planning Commission gave its approval for the $10 million project on Wednesday. The development will be located at Taylor Drive a...
Jun 28, 2017
Victim won't face charges after alleged thief pinned under car in cemetery
Montreal police say a woman who allegedly ran down a suspected thief with her vehicle won’t face charges. Const. Caroline Chevrefils says the man refused to file a complaint stemming from Wednes...
Jun 28, 2017
Changes needed to improve Alberta’s deadliest highway sections: Wildrose
Alberta's Official Opposition is demanding that the NDP Government take action to improve safety at the most dangerous intersections throughout the province. The Wildrose party has released an interac...
Jun 28, 2017