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WorldOct 20, 2021

FBI: Items linked to Laundrie, potential human remains found

There could be a major breakthrough in the search for Brian Laundrie as the effort continues for clues in the slaying of his girlfriend. There are new developments in the search for a man whose girlfriend was found dead in Wyoming last month. Brian Laundrie is a person of interest in the death of Gabby Petito, and is wanted for misuse of a debit card. FBI agent Michael McPherson gave an update on the manhunt outside a wildlife park in North Port, Florida.Police say human remains have been found in water near a Florida park along with items thought to be linked to Laundrie, who was reported mi
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WorldOct 19, 2021

No major injuries after plane runs off Texas runway, burns

Authorities say no one was seriously hurt when an airplane ran off a runway and burned near Houston. The Federal Aviation Administration says the McDonnell Douglas MD-87 was carrying 21 people when it rolled through a fence and caught fire while trying to take off from the Houston Executive Airport in Brookshire on Tuesday morning. The FAA says everyone made it off the plane safely. The only reported injury was a passenger with back pain. It wasn't immediately known who was on board the plane or where it was headed.
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WorldOct 18, 2021

Hong Kong bans Air Canada's direct flights from Vancouver for two weeks

The Hong Kong Department of Health has banned direct flights from Vancouver operated by Air Canada for two weeks in response to COVID-19 cases. A statement posted to the department's website says health officials detected nearly 60 imported cases in the first two weeks of this month, including one passenger on an October 13th Air Canada flight from Vancouver. It says another passenger had failed to comply with disease prevention and control requirements, prompting officials to implement the ban, which will remain in effect until October 26th. Air Canada notes that its Toronto to Hong Kong fli
WorldOct 18, 2021

Hong Kong bans Air Canada's direct flights from Vancouver for two weeks

The Hong Kong Department of Health has banned direct flights from Vancouver operated by Air Canada for two weeks in response to COVID-19 cases. A statement posted to the department's website says health officials detected nearly 60 imported cases in the first two weeks of this month, including one passenger on an October 13th Air Canada flight from Vancouver. It says another passenger had failed to comply with disease prevention and control requirements, prompting officials to implement the ban, which will remain in effect until October 26th. Air Canada notes that its Toronto to Hong Kong fli
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WorldOct 18, 2021

16 US missionaries, Canadian citizen among people kidnapped by gang members in Haiti

U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to try to secure the release of 12 adults and five children with a U.S.-based missionary group who were abducted by a gang notorious for killings, kidnappings and extortion. Police say the group was snatched by the 400 Mawozo gang on Saturday. As authorities seek the release of the group, local unions and other organizations expect to launch a strike Monday to protest Haiti's worsening lack of security. The Western Hemisphere's poorest nation is again struggling with a spike in gang-related kidnappings and other crimes. The kidnapping of the
WorldOct 18, 2021

16 US missionaries, Canadian citizen among people kidnapped by gang members in Haiti

U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to try to secure the release of 12 adults and five children with a U.S.-based missionary group who were abducted by a gang notorious for killings, kidnappings and extortion. Police say the group was snatched by the 400 Mawozo gang on Saturday. As authorities seek the release of the group, local unions and other organizations expect to launch a strike Monday to protest Haiti's worsening lack of security. The Western Hemisphere's poorest nation is again struggling with a spike in gang-related kidnappings and other crimes. The kidnapping of the
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WorldOct 14, 2021

Assailant with bow and arrows kills 5 people in Norway

A man armed with a bow and arrows killed five people and wounded others near the Norwegian capital of Oslo. That's according to police in the town of Kongsberg who arrested the assailant on Wednesday evening. The police chief says there was ``a confrontation'' between officers and the suspect, but he did not elaborate. Two other people were wounded and hospitalized in intensive care, including an officer who was off duty and inside the shop where the attack took place. Police were alerted to the attack around 6:30 p.m. and arrested the suspect about 20 minutes later. The community is 66 kilom
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WorldOct 13, 2021

Lava from volcano on Spain's La Palma forces 800 to evacuate

Hundreds of people in Spain's Canary Islands are fearing for their homes and property after a new lava stream from an erupting volcano threatened to engulf another neighborhood on the island of La Palma. Island authorities ordered the evacuation of around 800 people from a coastal town after the lava took a new course on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. It was the first mass exit since 6,000 people were told to leave after the Cumbre Vieja volcano first erupted on Sept. 19. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez traveled to La Palma on Wednesday. He says that scientists say the volcano's activity
WorldOct 13, 2021

William Shatner, TV's Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

Hollywood's Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, has blasted into space and safely returned to Earth in a convergence of science fiction and science reality. He set out Wednesday morning for the final frontier aboard a ship built by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company. The ``Star Trek'' hero becomes the oldest person to ride a rocket. The fully automatic spacecraft reached an altitude of 66.5 miles over the West Texas desert. The up-and-down flight lasted about 10 minutes, with Shatner and his three fellow passengers parachuting back to Earth in the capsule.

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CanadaNov 10, 2025

Ottawa to announce next round of major national interest projects on Thursday, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will unveil the next group of projects under review by the Major Projects Office later this week. Speaking to reporters in Fredericton on Tuesday, Carney said the announcement will be made Thursday, marking the second round of projects being evaluated for potential national interest designation. The first batch of five projects was announced two months ago, prompting criticism from the Conservative opposition, who argued that many of the selected developments were already progressing and did not require special federal attention. None of t
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AlbertaNov 10, 2025

Alberta eyes 120 km/h speed limit on divided highways as part of review

The Alberta government is exploring the possibility of increasing the speed limit to 120 kilometres per hour on divided highways across the province. The proposal would affect routes currently capped at 110 km/h, including the major corridor linking Calgary and Edmonton. Premier Danielle Smith said the province’s divided highways were designed to accommodate higher speeds and noted that many motorists already drive above the current limit. She added that public support will help determine whether the higher limit is introduced. An online survey is now open to gather feedback from Albertans,
AlbertaNov 10, 2025

Alberta reports first flu-related death of season as health officials urge vaccination

Alberta has recorded its first influenza-related death of the 2025–26 season, according to new data from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard. Officials say the individual was in their 60s. The report marks an early fatality in what public health experts warn could be another challenging flu season. Last year, Alberta experienced one of its deadliest flu periods in decades, with 237 deaths recorded during the 2024–25 season. Provincial data shows a concerning upward trend in both deaths and hospitalizations linked to influenza. There were 171 deaths in 2023–24, 123 in 2022–23,
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CanadaNov 10, 2025

Canada loses measles-free status after year-long outbreak

Canada has officially lost its measles elimination status after nearly 30 years, following a prolonged outbreak that persisted for more than a year. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) confirmed the decision Monday, noting the change also affects the broader Americas region. Health officials had warned last month that Canada was at risk of losing its status. More than 5,000 measles cases have been reported across nine provinces and one northern territory since last year, marking one of the most significant outbreaks in recent history. “This represents a setback, but it is also revers
IndiaNov 10, 2025

Explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort kills 11, injures 24

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in central Delhi has left 11 people dead and at least 24 injured, according to local authorities. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, and a high alert has been declared across Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi Fire Department officials said the explosion occurred inside a parked car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening. The impact caused several nearby vehicles to catch fire, resulting in extensive damage. Eyewitnesses reported seeing debris scattered across the road and hearing multiple smaller bla