Truck crash caused Washington state bridge collapse: officials 12 hours agoBy Elaine Porterfield MOUNT VERNON, Washington (Reuters) - A bridge that collapsed in Washington state and sent two cars plunging into the Skagit River, raising concerns about the safety of the nation's … More »Truck crash caused Washington state bridge collapse: officials
By Elaine Porterfield MOUNT VERNON, Washington (Reuters) - A bridge that collapsed in Washington state and sent two cars plunging into the Skagit River, raising concerns about the safety of the nation's aging infrastructure, was knocked down by a truck that crashed into at least one girder, officials said on Friday. The …
Senate expense scandal isn’t going away any time soon 22 hours agoOver the past couple of days, we've heard Conservative MPs and Senators publicly muse about Mike Duffy resigning from the Senate. The Conservatives would like that very much: They'd be ridding themselves … More »Senate expense scandal isn’t going away any time soon
Over the past couple of days, we've heard Conservative MPs and Senators publicly muse about Mike Duffy resigning from the Senate. The Conservatives would like that very much: They'd be ridding themselves of an individual who, while he no longer … Continue reading →
Who is Tim Bosma murder suspect Mark Smich? 21 hours agoOn the surface, two suspects charged in the murder of Tim Bosma seem to have few similarities. One is the heir of an aviation dynasty with a clean, although suspect, history. The other, a young man from … More »Who is Tim Bosma murder suspect Mark Smich?
On the surface, two suspects charged in the murder of Tim Bosma seem to have few similarities. One is the heir of an aviation dynasty with a clean, although suspect, history. The other, a young man from a broken home … Continue reading →
Saudi Arabia getting help with coronavirus investigation before hajj 18 hours agoThe World Health Organization plans to help Saudi Arabia dig deeper into deadly outbreaks of a new coronavirus to draw up advice ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, which attracts millions of Muslims … More »Saudi Arabia getting help with coronavirus investigation before hajj
The World Health Organization plans to help Saudi Arabia dig deeper into deadly outbreaks of a new coronavirus to draw up advice ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, which attracts millions of Muslims.
Canada ranks 3rd last when it comes to paid vacation days 17 hours agoCanadians are among the developed world's hardest workers, so it's probably no surprise that a new study found we rank third-last when it comes to paid vacation days. CBC News reports the study found only … More »Canada ranks 3rd last when it comes to paid vacation days
Canadians are among the developed world's hardest workers, so it's probably no surprise that a new study found we rank third-last when it comes to paid vacation days. CBC News reports the study found only Japan and the United States … Continue reading →
Arizona jury foreman says believed Jodi Arias was abused 16 hours agoBy David Schwartz PHOENIX (Reuters) - The foreman of an Arizona jury that deadlocked over whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for murdering her ex-boyfriend believes she was mentally abused, but … More »Arizona jury foreman says believed Jodi Arias was abused
By David Schwartz PHOENIX (Reuters) - The foreman of an Arizona jury that deadlocked over whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for murdering her ex-boyfriend believes she was mentally abused, but said on Friday that had not been enough to excuse her crime. Arias, a former waitress from California, was found guilty …
Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings 20 hours agoRoyal Bank has promised it will never outsource a Canadian job to a foreign worker solely to save money. More »Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings
Royal Bank has promised it will never outsource a Canadian job to a foreign worker solely to save money.
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's fractious opposition scrambled to agree a new leadership on Friday in a bid to present a coherent front at peace talks which the United States and Russia are convening to seek an end to