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Senate confirms acting EPA chief for permanent role
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday confirmed former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite concerns by Democrats and one Republican about regulator...
Mar 02, 2019

Legault worried about SNC's Quebec jobs amid fallout from Wilson-Raybould claims
MONTREAL - A day after bombshell claims by Canada's former attorney general that she was pressured to intervene in a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin, the Quebec premier expressed concern&n...
Mar 02, 2019

Prisons not meeting health, end-of-life needs of older inmates, report says
OTTAWA - Older, long-serving inmates are being "warehoused" in Canadian prisons not equipped to handle end-of-life care, Canada's prison watchdog says. The federal correctional investigator ...
Mar 02, 2019

Jozy Altidore signs new deal with Toronto FC, becomes the face of the franchise
TORONTO - His goals spoke for themselves. But Jozy Altidore really endeared himself to Toronto FC supporters fans in an epic speech after the team's 2017 MLS Cup parade. "I just want to let you guys k...
Mar 02, 2019

Man City back atop Premier League as Mahrez finally delivers
A club-record signing for $80 million, Riyad Mahrez has struggled to make a significant impact in his first season at Manchester City. Scoring a huge goal in the Premier League title race might just t...
Mar 02, 2019

50 years after it opened, Alabama music studio plans a party
SHEFFIELD, Ala. - A small northern Alabama music studio where The Rolling Stones, Cher, and other stars recorded their hit songs is turning 50 this year. Muscle Shoals Sound Studios will host an April...
Mar 02, 2019

Horgan hopes to avoid 'hot potato' of Sir John A. Macdonald statue
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan is keeping his hands behind his back as the City of Victoria mulls where to pass the political "hot potato" of its Sir John A. Macdonald statu...
Mar 02, 2019

Mustangs score knockout in nine round bout with Hawks
The Melfort Mustangs and Nipawin Hawks rivalry lived up to the hype Friday.The game remained within a goal throughout the contest, but the Mustangs earned themselves a massive road win in the shootout...
Mar 02, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Bryce time: Phillies announce Harper's $330 million deal
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Philadelphia Phillies have announced Bryce Harper's 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history at $330 million. Philadelphia scheduled a news conference for Saturday...
Mar 02, 2019

Canada's Benfeito wins silver in 10-metre platform at diving World Series
SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Meaghan Benfeito won the silver medal in the women's 10-metre platform at the FINA diving World Series on Saturday. The three-time Olympic medallist was competing on her ...
Mar 02, 2019