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Yanks stop using Smith recording while investigating racism
NEW YORK - The Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate an allegation of racism against the singer. The ...
Apr 18, 2019
Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump vetoed a resolution passed by Congress to end U.S. military assistance in Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. The veto - the second in Trump's presidency - was expected, a...
Apr 18, 2019
Calgary Flames facing early playoff exit, trail Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in series
CALGARY - The saying "when eating an elephant take one bite at a time" applies to the Calgary Flames. Facing elimination in Friday's fifth game of their opening-round playoff series against the C...
Apr 18, 2019
Crime watch network expands province wide
A new crime watch initiative is being expanded province wide following the early success of the program in southern Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network is being expanded across...
Apr 18, 2019 file photo/paNOW Staff
Tick season starting but Lyme disease risk still low
While there is still a low risk of contracting Lyme disease in Saskatchewan, the federal government is reporting its surveillance mapping in recent years indicates populations of black-legged ticks wh...
Apr 18, 2019 While more ticks are showing up in the area now that spring is here, the province reports the black-legged tick or the deer tick (shown), which when infected can transmit Lyme disease, is still fairly uncommon in Saskatchewan. However, black-legged ticks are more present in a number of other provinces and growing, so Saskatchewan residents are advised to use precautions when travelling. (Facebook/Province of Saskatchewan)
Judge allows sex-trafficking claim in suit against Weinstein
NEW YORK - A New York judge has agreed to let a class-action lawsuit proceed with a sex-trafficking claim against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein elimi...
Apr 18, 2019
FBI looks for woman 'infatuated' with Columbine shooting
LITTLETON, Colo. - Authorities said Tuesday that they are looking for a young woman who is "infatuated" with the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School and made threats just days before the 20th anniv...
Apr 18, 2019
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally, rating the health in...
Apr 18, 2019
Rabbis: 'Not kosher' to buy at grocery store during strike
BOSTON - As thousands of Stop & Shop workers remain on strike in New England, some Jewish families are preparing for Passover without the region's largest supermarket chain, which has deep roots i...
Apr 18, 2019
One American, 2 Austrian climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Banff
BANFF, Alta. - Three renowned mountain climbers are presumed dead after an avalanche in Alberta's Banff National Park. Outdoor apparel company The North Face confirmed Thursday that American Jess Rosk...
Apr 18, 2019