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Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant
TOKYO (AP) - Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, a visitor who recently arrived from Namibia, an official said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno s...
Nov 30, 2021
Japan crown prince says royals should refute extreme attacks
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, has complained about harsh criticism of his daughter's recent marriage and suggested that the imperial family shou...
Nov 30, 2021
Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Kendall Fuller intercepted Russell Wilson's pass on a last-minute 2-point conversion attempt, and Washington held on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-15 Monday night for the team's...
Nov 29, 2021
Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Myanmar has postponed its verdict in the trial of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to allow testimony from an additional witness. The court agreed with a defense motion on Tues...
Nov 29, 2021
Conor Garland helps Canucks top Habs 2-1 to snap four-game losing skid
MONTREAL - Conor Garland had the winner in the second period as Vancouver held on for a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday as the Canucks snapped a four-game losing skid. Elias Petterson ha...
Nov 29, 2021
Karel Vejmelka has 46-save shutout as Coyotes upset Jets 1-0
WINNIPEG - Unheralded Arizona goalie Karel Vejmelka made 46 saves to record his first NHL shutout as the Coyotes clipped Winnipeg 1-0 on Monday. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 14-o-15 shots for Winnipeg (1...
Nov 29, 2021
EXPLAINER: What charges does Jussie Smollett face at trial?
CHICAGO (AP) - The twists, turns and oddities of the legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett's claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago have culminated in an ac...
Nov 29, 2021
Inside the 'big wave' of misinformation targeted at Latinos
WASHINGTON (AP) - Before last year's presidential election, Facebook ads targeting Latino voters described Joe Biden as a communist. During his inauguration, another conspiracy theory spread online an...
Nov 29, 2021
Canada's residential addiction programs need national standards: expert
OTTAWA - An expert on substance use policy says there should be clearer standards for publicly funded residential addiction treatment programs in Canada. While health and safety standards for such fac...
Nov 29, 2021
Friends and family mourn two men found dead in vehicle
One of two men found dead inside an abandoned vehicle Thursday night southwest of Meath Park, is being remembered as a passionate sports fan, but above all, a loving father who would do anything for h...
Nov 29, 2021
