Syrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity
The United Nations estimates that 90% of Syrians live in poverty and the Syrian government has only been able to provide about two hours of electricity every day. Millions of Syrians, like Al-Ahmad ...
Federal judge to consider releasing immigration activist who took refuge in churches
DENVER (AP) — A federal judge in Denver is set to hear arguments Friday over whether an immigration and labor activist who took refuge in Colorado churches to avoid deportation during the first Trump ...
Canadian pair Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps finish fifth at figure skating worlds
Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps felt a sense of relief despite missing the podium and falling short of defending ...
Louisiana voters to decide on constitutional amendments for crime, courts and finances
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisianians are set to vote Saturday on several constitutional amendments dealing with crime, courts and finances. During a special legislative session focused on Gov. Jeff ...
OHL: Otters score eight in second period, take 8-5 series-opening win over Spirit
Cole Beaudoin and Owen Van Steensel, with one goal and one assist, added the others for Barrie. Romani’s second of the game at 16:53 of the second and Van Steensel’s marker with 1:47 left in the ...
Social media trends are driving Indonesia's patchouli oil industry. The cost? Deforestation
Patchouli thrives in Indonesia’s tropical climate, which supplies over 80% of the global market. Prices for one kilogram of patchouli oil for farmers can be up to 2.4 million rupiah ($147).
Another federal judge blocks Trump policy banning transgender troops in the military
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A U.S. judge in Washington state has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s order banning transgender people from serving in the military — the second nationwide ...
Georgia lawmakers won't seek student database after deadly high school shooting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are giving up on creating a statewide database to collect information on students who might commit violence, even as they push forward other parts of a school safety ...
Child complains of 'monster' under the bed. Babysitter then comes face-to-face with man hiding there
The Barton County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called late Monday to the home near Great Bend, a city of around 15,000 in the western part of the state. The suspect was gone when they arrived, ...
Family matters: Jets' Daddy Arniel trying to keep everybody happy
There was a distinct family theme at the Winnipeg Jets practice on Thursday. Luke Schenn got the day off to visit his in ...
Eastbound Portage Avenue East closed on Friday
Eastbound Portage Avenue East will be closed to vehicle traffic for part of the day on Friday, March 28, to allow for construction activity tied to the Portage & Main pedestrian reopening project.
Snowfall warning downgraded for Winnipeg, brief evening burst underway
Snow began falling in Winnipeg just before the evening rush hour, as forecast. A short but intense band of snow is moving ...