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Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope, already damaged, collapses
ARECIBO, Puerto Rico - A huge, already damaged radio telescope in Puerto Rico that has played a key role in astronomical discoveries for more than half a century has now completely collapsed. The tele...
Dec 02, 2020
Rage and hope fuel women's revolt over abortion in Poland
WARSAW, Poland - Karolina Micula had used her bare chest in political protest once before. When Poland's right-wing government first tried to restrict abortion rights, the actress and singer delivered...
Dec 02, 2020
US envoy: Afghan, Taliban team ready to set talks agenda
ISLAMABAD - The U.S. envoy who brokered the ongoing peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban said Wednesday the two sides have overcome a three-month impasse and agreed on rules and p...
Dec 02, 2020
US lawmakers unveil anti-slavery constitutional amendment
NEW YORK - National lawmakers introduced a joint resolution Wednesday aimed at striking language from the U.S. Constitution that enshrines a form of slavery in America's foundational documents. The re...
Dec 02, 2020
EU looks forward to Biden resetting trans-Atlantic relations
BRUSSELS - The European Union is grasping the imminent arrival of the Biden administration as a key moment to reset relations with the United States after four years of trans-Atlantic acrimony. With a...
Dec 02, 2020
Canadian defensive lineman Daniel Joseph enjoying a banner first campaign at NC State
Daniel Joseph is making quite the first impression at North Carolina State University. The six-foot-three, 265-pound defensive lineman from Brampton, Ont., has a team-high 6.5 sacks (tied for third in...
Dec 02, 2020
Fred Sasakamoose's funeral will be broadcast live on Saturday
About 20 years ago, Fred Sasakamoose told a friend he wanted his funeral to be right at centre ice in the Ahtahkakoop First Nation's rink named after him.On Saturday, Sasakamoose will get that wish as...
Dec 02, 2020
Schindelka selected for TeleMiracle 45
La Ronge's Dara Schindelka has been selected to be part of TeleMiracle 45. The 20-hour telethon will occur starting at 9 p.m. on Feb. 27 and conclude at 5 p.m. Feb. 28. There will be more than 100 act...
Dec 02, 2020
Agricultural societies, exhibitions looking for support
As industries across Saskatchewan continue to struggle during the pandemic, businesses that continue to fall under the radar are those that host large public events.Exhibition Associations are still w...
Dec 02, 2020
Humboldt preparing for community Christmas tree lighting
The City of Humboldt will be getting into the Christmas spirit on Thursday night with the community tree lighting.The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Civic Park and will also be streamed on Facebook...
Dec 02, 2020