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A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free him
Read full article: A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free himA New Hampshire fire chief says rescuers freed an 11-year-old boy who slipped between two boulders near his school and was trapped for more than nine hours.
When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progress
Read full article: When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progressHere is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
Justice Alito questions possibility of political compromise in secret recording
Read full article: Justice Alito questions possibility of political compromise in secret recordingSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is heard questioning whether compromise between the left and right is possible in a conversation posted on social media.
The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained
Read full article: The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strainedThe Princess of Walesโ disclosure that she has cancer and will take time off to recover leaves the ranks of working royals depleted and strains a monarchy that King Charles III has sought to slim down.
Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal
Read full article: Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer revealSupport has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery.
Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers
Read full article: Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishersLibraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity.
Dodge muscle cars live on with new versions of the Charger powered by electricity or gasoline
Read full article: Dodge muscle cars live on with new versions of the Charger powered by electricity or gasolineAmericaโs muscle car culture will live on as the country transitions to electric vehicles, but the gas-powered performance car will last for at least a few more years.
Army officer pepper-sprayed during traffic stop asks for a new trial in his lawsuit against police
Read full article: Army officer pepper-sprayed during traffic stop asks for a new trial in his lawsuit against policeA U.S. Army lieutenant who was struck, pepper-sprayed and handcuffed during a traffic stop in Virginia asked a federal appeals court on Monday to overturn rulings by a trial judge after jurors found mostly in favor of the two police officers he sued.
Virginia lawsuit stemming from police pepper-spraying an Army officer will be settled
Read full article: Virginia lawsuit stemming from police pepper-spraying an Army officer will be settledA town in Virginia has agreed to independent reviews of misconduct allegations against its police force to settle a lawsuit filed after a Black and Latino Army lieutenant was pepper sprayed during a traffic stop.
Virginia lawsuit stemming from police pepper-spraying an Army officer will be settled
Read full article: Virginia lawsuit stemming from police pepper-spraying an Army officer will be settledA Virginia town is settling a lawsuit that sprang from a Black and Latino Army lieutenant being pepper sprayed during a traffic stop.
Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quickly
Read full article: Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quicklyProgress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Jury mostly backs police sued by soldier over a traffic stop
Read full article: Jury mostly backs police sued by soldier over a traffic stopA jury in Virginia has found mostly in favor of two police officers who were sued by a U.S. Army lieutenant after he was pepper sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop.
Hundreds line up to pay respects to late queen in Windsor
Read full article: Hundreds line up to pay respects to late queen in WindsorHundreds of royal fans have lined up outside Windsor Castle for the chance to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the chapel where the late monarch is buried opened to the public for the first time since her death.
Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapel
Read full article: Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapelAfter the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony at Windsor away from media cameras.
UN weather agency predicts rare 'triple-dip' La Nina in 2022
Read full article: UN weather agency predicts rare 'triple-dip' La Nina in 2022The U.N. weather agency is predicting the phenomenon known as La Nina is poised to last through the end of this year, a mysterious โtriple dipโ โ the first this century โ caused by three straight years of its effect on climate patterns like drought and flooding worldwide.
No charges for officer who pepper-sprayed Army lieutenant
Read full article: No charges for officer who pepper-sprayed Army lieutenantA special prosecutor in Virginia says that a former police officer should not be criminally charged after he pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed a Black U.S. Army lieutenant.
EXPLAINER: Factors behind Sydney's recent flood emergencies
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Factors behind Sydney's recent flood emergenciesParts of Australiaโs largest city have been inundated by four major floods since March last year, leaving weary residents questioning how many times they can rebuild.
Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeks
Read full article: Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeksQueen Elizabeth II has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and watched her beloved equines from the comfort of a Range Rover before walking to her box in her first public appearance in weeks.
Report: Fake priest conned way into royal guards' barracks
Read full article: Report: Fake priest conned way into royal guards' barracksThe British Army has launched an investigation after an intruder posing as a priest reportedly spent the night at the barracks of troops who guard Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
Stellantis, LG to make electric vehicle batteries in Ontario
Read full article: Stellantis, LG to make electric vehicle batteries in OntarioA joint venture between Stellantis and South Koreaโs LG Energy Solution plans to build a large electric vehicle battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, employing about 2,500 people.
500,000 people on flood alert as rain lashes Sydney
Read full article: 500,000 people on flood alert as rain lashes SydneyAround 500,000 people in Sydney and its surrounding areas have been told to evacuate or prepare to flee floodwaters as torrential rain lashes an extraordinarily long stretch of the Australian east coast.
Canada's Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
Read full article: Canada's Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protestsCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is invoking emergency powers to weaken the protests by demonstrators who are paralyzing the capital city of Ottawa and blocking border crossings.
Canadian judge orders an end to blockade at border bridge
Read full article: Canadian judge orders an end to blockade at border bridgeA Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
Queen's canine gate-crashes as she views mementoes of reign
Read full article: Queen's canine gate-crashes as she views mementoes of reignQueen Elizabeth II was interrupted by a canine gate-crasher as she viewed mementoes from her reign ahead of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on Sunday.
UK plans holiday weekend to honor queen's 70 years on throne
Read full article: UK plans holiday weekend to honor queen's 70 years on throneThe United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth IIโs 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee.
UK police apply for 'no-fly' zone above Windsor Castle
Read full article: UK police apply for 'no-fly' zone above Windsor CastleBritish police have applied for a โno-flyโ zone over Windsor Castle as it reviews security arrangements at the landmark where Queen Elizabeth II has spent much of the pandemic.
Canadian government rejects virus shots in US border tunnel
Read full article: Canadian government rejects virus shots in US border tunnelA mayor in Ontario, Canada, says the Canadian government has rejected a creative plan to have people line up inside a U.S. border tunnel to tap into a surplus of COVID-19 vaccine held by Michigan.
After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade
Read full article: After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for paradeFresh from charming leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Cornwall in southwest England, Queen Elizabeth II was back at her residence at Windsor Castle to view a military parade to mark her official birthday.
Queen Elizabeth II to meet with Joe Biden at Windsor Castle
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II to meet with Joe Biden at Windsor CastleBuckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle during his visit to the U.K. for the Group of Seven leaders' summit next week.
Roanoke advocates protest calling for racial justice after Daunte Wright killing
Read full article: Roanoke advocates protest calling for racial justice after Daunte Wright killingJoining the nationwide outcry for justice of police-involved killings against Black people, Roanoke advocates call for more action against racial targeting and police brutality.
Virginia NAACP calls for policing reform across the Commonwealth
Read full article: Virginia NAACP calls for policing reform across the CommonwealthThere are growing calls for change across the Commonwealth after body camera video showed a traffic stop that ended with a Black and Latino Army officer getting pepper-sprayed.
Virginia police officer accused of force in stop of Black Army officer fired
Read full article: Virginia police officer accused of force in stop of Black Army officer firedA Virginia town has announced that one of two police officers accused of pepper-spraying and pointing their guns at a Black Army officer during a traffic stop has since been fired.
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life
Read full article: Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's lifePrince Andrew says the death of Prince Philip has left a โhuge voidโ in Queen Elizabeth IIโs life, while Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as โmy teacher, my supporter and my critic.โ.
Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor service
Read full article: Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor serviceFILE - In this Saturday, May 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry pulls back the veil of Meghan Markle watched by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during their wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England. The archbishop of Canterbury has confirmed that he married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018, despite the couples claim they had another, private, ceremony three days earlier. During an interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this month, Meghan said that three days before our wedding we got married. (Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP, File)LONDON โ The archbishop of Canterbury has confirmed that he legally married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018, despite the coupleโs claim that they had another, private, ceremony three days earlier. In early 2020, Meghan and Harry announced they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdown
Read full article: Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdownPeople sit on a beach following the easing of England's coronavirus lockdown restrictions, in Bournemouth, England, Monday March 29, 2021. Virus restrictions are eased to allow far greater freedom for people to socialise outdoors and for outdoor sports facilities to reopen. Following a near three-month coronavirus lockdown that along with a rapid rollout of vaccines has seen infections fall dramatically, England embarked on a major easing of restrictions with families and friends able to meet up in outdoor spaces and many sports permitted once again. Under Monday's easing, groups of up to six, or two households, can socialize in parks and gardens once more, while outdoor sports facilities can reopen. โWe continue to fortify the population, roll out the vaccine at the speed that we are,โ Johnson said.
Australian east coast rain to ease but flooding continues
Read full article: Australian east coast rain to ease but flooding continuesPaul Zammit carries his pet emu, Gookie, after rescuing her from floodwater in Windsor, northwest of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)SYDNEY โ Heavy rainfall was forecast to ease across Australiaโs east coast but floodwaters will linger for days across New South Wales state where 15,000 people were nervously waiting on Tuesday for potential orders to evacuate. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Tuesday said several weather fronts continued to effect large swaths of the state. Morrison said the New South Wales government had already requested 1,000 defense personnel to help clean up after the floods. The flooding rain had extended along the New South Wales coast across the Queensland state border in the north and almost as far as Victoria border to the south.
Dozens of towns isolated by flooding in Australian state
Read full article: Dozens of towns isolated by flooding in Australian stateHundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters that have isolated dozens of towns in Australia's most populous state New South Wales and forced thousands to evacuate their homes as record rain continues. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)CANBERRA โ Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwaters that have isolated dozens of towns in Australiaโs most populous state New South Wales and forced thousands to evacuate their homes as record rain continues to inundate the countryโs east coast. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said up to 38 parts of the state had been declared natural disaster areas. Heavy rain will remain a serious risk on Tuesday for the Mid North Coast, where communities are facing the worst flooding conditions since 1929. Communities along the Hawkesbury River were also bracing for the worst flooding in the area since 1961.
Captain Tom hospitalized for virus he raised money to fight
Read full article: Captain Tom hospitalized for virus he raised money to fightTom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been admitted to a hospital with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday Jan. 31, 2021. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP, File)LONDON โ Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been hospitalized with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday. Hannah Ingram-Moore revealed in a statement posted on Twitter that her father, widely known as Captain Tom, has been admitted to Bedford Hospital because he needed โadditional helpโ with his breathing. Instead of the 1,000 pounds ($1,370) aspiration, he raised around 33 million pounds ($45 million). AdMoore, who rose to the rank of captain while serving in India and Burma during the war, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in July for his fundraising efforts.
UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus
Read full article: UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virusShoppers wear face masks as they walk in Regent Street, ahead of the new Tier-4 restriction measures, in London, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Christmas gatherings cannot go ahead and non-essential shops must close in London and much of southern England as he imposed a new, higher level of coronavirus restrictions to curb rapidly spreading infections. โIt is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot proceed with Christmas as planned,โ Johnson said. While London fared relatively well in controlling the virus throughout the fall, the city now has the highest infection rates in England. The move will largely scrap Christmas gatherings in line with the rules for southern England.
Prince Harry repays taxpayer money for UK home renovation
Read full article: Prince Harry repays taxpayer money for UK home renovationFILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020 file photo, a general view of Frogmore Cottage on the Home Park Estate, Windsor. Prince Harry has repaid 2.4 million pounds ($3.2 million) in British taxpayers money that was used to renovate the home intended for him and his wife Meghan before they gave up royal duties. A spokesman on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 Harry has made a contribution to the Sovereign Grant, the public money that goes to the royal family. A spokesman for the couple said Monday that Harry had made a contribution to the Sovereign Grant, the public money that goes to the royal family. He said the contribution fully covered the necessary renovation costs of Frogmore Cottage, near Queen Elizabeth IIs Windsor Castle home, west of London.
Queen makes veteran a knight at 100; no kneeling required
Read full article: Queen makes veteran a knight at 100; no kneeling requiredCaptain Sir Thomas Moore receives his knighthood from Britain's Queen Elizabeth, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Friday, July 17, 2020. Captain Sir Tom raised almost 33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)LONDON In the end, Sir Tom didnt need to rise. Moore captivated the British public by walking 100 laps of his garden in England and raising some 33 million pounds ($40 million) for the National Health Service in April. The queen knighted him with the traditional sword tap, but the World War II was not required to take a knee before the monarch.
Meghan and Harry release Archie christening photos
Read full article: Meghan and Harry release Archie christening photosCNN image(CNN) - Royal fans have finally got a proper look of Britain's newest royal, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The baby son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was christened in Windsor on Saturday, exactly two months after Archie was born on May 6. A second, black and white photo, pictured just Archie, Meghan and Harry in the Rose Garden at the castle. Harry was christened at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in 1984, and he and Meghan wed there in May 2018. However, when Prince Charles becomes King, Prince Harry's son will automatically become His Royal Highness Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.