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Alabama postpones 50th anniversary tour over singer's health
LOS ANGELES - Country band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The group announced Wednesday that the 69-ye...
Aug 23, 2019
Former Cariboo Cougars representing AJHL in Sochi
The best players in the Alberta Junior Hockey League have had to remain in midseason form this summer in preparation for their international opportunity. Two former Cariboo Cougars are among the AJHL ...
Aug 23, 2019
Maser, Moberg thinking of pros as they enter Cougars camp
Hockey season is here, almost. Today marks the beginning of training camp for both the Spruce Kings and the Cougars. Both rosters have been filing into town this week and for the Cougars, some have ev...
Aug 23, 2019
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces run for 3rd term
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid, announced Thursday that he'll seek a third term as governor. Inslee sent the email detailin...
Aug 23, 2019
N. Korea test-fires missiles again after joint drills end
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Saturday for the seventh time in a month, South Korea's military said, a day after it t...
Aug 23, 2019
Former Houston police officer charged with murder over raid
HOUSTON - A former Houston police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the deadly January drug raid of a home that killed a couple who lived there and injured five officers, prosecu...
Aug 23, 2019
'Our bigger enemy': Trump escalates attack on Fed chief
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump launched a furious and highly personal Twitter attack Friday against the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell, fuming that the Fed once more "did NOTHING!" an...
Aug 23, 2019
Domingo to return to the stage amid harassment allegations
MILAN - Placido Domingo is returning to the stage at the Salzburg Festival this weekend to perform for the first time since multiple women accused the opera legend of sexual harassment in allegations ...
Aug 23, 2019
BC Hydro rates going down?
VICTORIA - For the first time in decades, B-C Hydro is requesting a decrease in electricity rates, effective in the spring -- although data submitted by the Crown utility shows rates will still go up ...
Aug 23, 2019
Ottawa Redblacks, Saskatchewan Roughriders headed in opposite directions
REGINA - It's amazing how things have changed for the Ottawa Redblacks and the Saskatchewan Roughriders since their initial meeting of the season on June 20. The Redblacks won a 43-41 shootout at TD P...
Aug 23, 2019