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Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing

Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett batted away Democrats’ skeptical questions Tuesday on abortion, health care and a possible disputed-election fight over transferring presidential power, insisting in a long and lively confirmation
Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing

Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing

DENVER — A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a mystery for decades. Her former neighbour Steve D.
Cut cable shuts down Virginia voter portal; lawsuit filed

Cut cable shuts down Virginia voter portal; lawsuit filed

RICHMOND, Va.
New Mexico governor renews restrictions as virus cases rise

New Mexico governor renews restrictions as virus cases rise

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she will renew public health restrictions and warned that more stringent rules could be imposed because of a rise in COVID-19 cases.
First lady unseen as Trump restarts campaign after COVID-19

First lady unseen as Trump restarts campaign after COVID-19

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his wife received their positive COVID-19 tests on the same day. He's already returned to campaigning, but there's been no public sighting yet of the first lady.
More masks, less play: Europe tightens rules as virus surges

More masks, less play: Europe tightens rules as virus surges

GENEVA — Governments across Europe are ratcheting up restrictions to try to beat back a resurgence of the coronavirus that has sent new confirmed infections on the continent to their highest weekly level since the start of the pandemic.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest international soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus.
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks around the world, including in Canada. There's the iPhone 12, with a 6.
Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race

Oregon protest fallout dominates close Portland mayor race

PORTLAND, Ore. — In most election cycles, America wouldn’t pay attention to the Portland, Oregon, mayoral race — but this isn’t a normal year.
Trade body rules EU can put tariffs on $4 bln of US goods

Trade body rules EU can put tariffs on $4 bln of US goods

GENEVA — International arbitrators said Tuesday that the European Union can impose tariffs and other penalties on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal American support for plane maker Boeing.
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