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Probe: Seattle cops improperly faked right-wing radio talk
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during 2020 racial justice protests, an invest...
Jan 05, 2022

Chicago cancels classes for a 2nd day after no agreement
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago school leaders canceled classes Thursday for a second consecutive day after failing to reach agreement with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation's thi...
Jan 05, 2022

Two more Montreal Canadiens put in COVID-19 protocol for a total of 24 team members
The Montreal Canadiens have added two more players to the National Hockey League's COVID-19 protocol for a total of 24 team members. Forwards Cameron Hillis and Michael Pezzetta were put on the league...
Jan 05, 2022

US prisons director resigning after crises-filled tenure
WASHINGTON (AP) - The director of the federal Bureau of Prisons is resigning amid increasing scrutiny over his leadership in the wake of Associated Press reporting that uncovered widespread problems a...
Jan 05, 2022

Colorado fire evacuees aided by good road access, daylight
DENVER (AP) - A late-season wildfire pushed by hurricane-force winds tore through two densely populated Denver suburbs and seemed destined to leave a trail of deaths. Yet, only two people were unaccou...
Jan 05, 2022

Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list
Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday. Parsons will likely miss the season fin...
Jan 05, 2022

Chelsea gifted goals by Spurs to gain 2-0 cup semifinal lead
LONDON (AP) - With Tottenham's defenders giving away easy goals, Chelsea could restore tranquility while easing Romelu Lukaku back into the team. For Antonio Conte, though, it was a night of frustrati...
Jan 05, 2022

Royal Winnipeg Ballet agrees to $10M settlement over instructor's photographs
WINNIPEG - A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Royal Winnipeg Ballet over allegations a former teacher and photographer took intimate photos of students and released th...
Jan 05, 2022

Firefighters on scene again putting out hot spots
Local firefighters were back on the job Wednesday at about 8 a.m. and throughout the day quelling hot spots at the North Battleford apartment building at 1441 - 102 Street, where they responded to a b...
Jan 05, 2022

Former RCMP officer aims to win vote in northern Sask. byelection
The Sask. party candidate in next month's Athabasca byelection, believes he can be a strong advocate for First Nations people, and help bring the north in line with other self-sustaining areas of the ...
Jan 05, 2022