Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Impeachment standoff deepens, testing McConnell and Pelosi
WASHINGTON - The standoff over President Donald Trump's impeachment trial deepened Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said there will be "no haggling" with Democrats as House Speaker ...
Jan 08, 2020
Teen grateful to be alive after 30 hours in Utah mountains
SALT LAKE CITY - A California teenager who survived nearly 30 hours alone in the snowy Utah mountains said Wednesday he kept himself awake with phone alarms, built a snow cave for shelter and held a s...
Jan 08, 2020
Body of Mexican mayor-elect found after 1 year
The body of a missing mayor-elect who disappeared in southern Mexico over a year ago has been found, authorities said Wednesday. Prosecutors in southern Guerrero state said information obtained from p...
Jan 08, 2020
Newly empowered Virginia Democrats promise action
RICHMOND, Va. - A new era in Virginia politics began Wednesday, as Democrats took full control of the state house for the first time in a generation and promised to reshape many of the state's laws. T...
Jan 08, 2020
Mexico goals: science, tourism in Latin America, Caribbean
Mexico proposed joint goals for science, space, tourism and sustainability for the region's nations at the meeting Wednesday of The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. Twenty-nine repres...
Jan 08, 2020
Ukrainian jet crash kills 176, sets off mourning in Canada
The crash of a Ukrainian jetliner that killed 176 people in Iran touched off mourning Wednesday in both Ukraine and Canada - where many of the victims were from or were headed - and raised a host of q...
Jan 08, 2020
World Bank sees modest global 2020 rebound but trade a risk
WASHINGTON - The World Bank says the global economy should see a modest rebound in growth this year. But the 189-nation lending institution is cautioning that a number risks could upend its forecast, ...
Jan 08, 2020
New US plan keeps autonomous vehicle standards voluntary
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled its most recent round of guidelines for autonomous vehicle makers that rely on voluntary standards despite calls for specific regulations. Transportation...
Jan 08, 2020
2020 hopeful Bloomberg unveils rough sketch of economic plan
NEW YORK - Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has unveiled a rough sketch of his plans to create millions of new jobs focused largely in communities "left behind" by President Donald ...
Jan 08, 2020
Judge denies DNA test for Georgia inmate facing execution
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A judge refused Wednesday to order DNA tests on a gun used to kill a convenience store cashier more than 30 years ago, rejecting arguments from defence attorneys who said the results ...
Jan 08, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...
