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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

ARLINGTON, Va.
Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.
BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand

BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand

LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren’t handled appropriatel
Sean 'Diddy' Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case

Sean 'Diddy' Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Thursday, saying the hip-hop star scheduled for a May trial is accused of sex trafficking at least three women and of once dangling someone off a hotel balcon
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production . The vote was 79-18.
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic

Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts.
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production .
Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

CALGARY — The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin . The U.S.
Marianne Faithfull, singer and pop icon, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, singer and pop icon, dies at 78

NEW YORK (AP) — Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs and endured as a torch singer and survivor of the lifestyle she once embodied, has died.
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