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Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Naleyeh dies in Somalia extremist attack
At least 10 people have been killed in an extremist attack in Somalia including a prominent Somali-Canadian journalist and her husband. Mogadishu-based independent radio station Radio Dalsan confirmed...
Jul 12, 2019
Divisive telescope to restart building next week in Hawaii
HONOLULU - Construction on a giant telescope will start again next week after lengthy court battles and passionate protests from those who say building it on Hawaii's tallest mountain will desecrate l...
Jul 12, 2019
AP Exclusive: Officer alleges sexual misconduct by general
WASHINGTON - A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination....
Jul 12, 2019
Local talent stands out at Sask Junior Golf Provincials
Over 50 young, up-and-coming golfers participated in the annual Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials held this week at Nipawin's Evergreen Golf Course.Featured among the standouts at the three-day eve...
Jul 12, 2019 Brooklin Fry finished in top spot of the U15 Bantam age group at the Junior Provincials in Nipawin July 9-11. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Dozens gather to remember man whose death police are investigating as suspicious
A hard-working man, full of ideas, who loved to talk and generally loved people. That is how friends and family remember Mark Douglas Jonson. The 61-year-old was found dead in a home on 15th Avenue an...
Jul 12, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15th Avenue and 100th Street on July 5. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fox News viewers flock to Trump's holiday speech
NEW YORK - The Fourth of July meant hot dogs, fireworks and President Donald Trump for many Fox News viewers. Fox News reached an average of 4.09 million viewers between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT last Thursday...
Jul 12, 2019
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest to help Canada secure UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - The federal government has named former Quebec premier Jean Charest as a special envoy to help Canada secure a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council. A Global Affairs Canada s...
Jul 12, 2019
Alaska Legislature fails to override vetoes that prompt cuts
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Legislature failed Wednesday to override budget vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy that will prompt a massive 41% cut of state funding to the University of Alaska and lay wast...
Jul 12, 2019
Manitoba grand chief on leave, denies pursuing intimate relationship
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba Indigenous leader is taking a leave of absence after being accused of sending unwanted messages to a woman. Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says he did...
Jul 12, 2019
Maple Leafs ship forward Joshua to Blues for future considerations
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Dakota Joshua to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. The Blues announced after the trade that they signed the 23-year-old Joshua ...
Jul 12, 2019