By Avis Favaro and Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTV News Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Health Canada says it is working with international counterparts to review an experimental pill from drugmaker Merck, which the company reports can reduce hospitalizations and deaths by half in patients sick with COVID-19. During a
Continue ReadingBy Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Pfizer says it has submitted initial trial data for the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged five to 11 to Health Canada. In an email to CTVNews.ca, Pfizer Canada confirmed the company has sent findings regarding
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1955 Birth place: Paris, France Birth name: Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa Father: Pal Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa Mother: Andrée (Mallah) Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa Marriages: Carla Bruni (2008-present); Cécilia Ciganer-Albeniz (1996-2007, divorced);
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By Sophia Saifi, Nada Bashir and Maija Liisa Ehlinger, CNN Pakistani comedian and actor Umer Sharif passed away Saturday at the age of 66 in Germany. He was seeking medical treatment in Germany but set to fly to the US for further treatment, according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Germany. Many fans, politicians, and
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Four mobile homes are damaged and nine residents are displaced after a fire at a mobile home park in Johnson County, Iowa. KGAN-TV reports that the fire broke out Friday afternoon at the Regency Mobile Home Court. Officials say two of the mobile homes were severely damaged. No one was
Continue ReadingBy Meghan Packer Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — New products are bringing in curious customers to ATLRx in Atlanta. Management said they’re trying to keep up with the demand after they recently started selling cannabis combounds that are new to the market and new to Georgia. “When we’re talking about
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By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — As weary fashionistas made it to the final sprint of Paris Fashion Week’s 96 physical and digital spring-summer shows, Saturday’s runways provided the spark to keep the energy going despite the rain and gray skies. Some of the world’s top designers channeled humor, bright colors, innovative
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By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — As weary fashionistas made it to the final sprint of Paris Fashion Week’s 96 physical and digital spring-summer shows, Saturday’s runways provided the spark to keep the energy going despite the rain and gray skies. Some of the world’s top designers channeled humor, bright colors, innovative
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story CARO, Michigan (WNEM) — A local football player who injured his spine in an ATV crash is keeping a winning spirit. When Austin Bennett was hospitalized more than two months ago, he no longer could feel his legs, and doctors expected things to
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By Eliza Mackintosh and Richard Roth, CNN The United Nations has rebuffed Ethiopia’s decision to expel seven senior UN officials as the country’s war-torn northern Tigray region descends into famine, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday. Ethiopia declared the officials, who are responsible for coordinating critical humanitarian assistance, “persona non grata” on Thursday, just
Continue Reading LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Lake Havasu City is playing up its roots with a month of celebratory events marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the London Bridge after its piece-by-piece rebuild in the western Arizona resort town along the Colorado River. Scheduled October events include a parade, powerboat racing, theater and
Continue Reading By NATHAN HOWARD and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press STEVENS VILLAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two salmon species have all but disappeared from Alaska’s Yukon River this year, prompting the state to shut down fishing in an effort to save them. The ban on salmon harvests has created desperation in tribal communities that stockpile the migratory fish
Continue Reading By NATHAN HOWARD and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press STEVENS VILLAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two salmon species have all but disappeared from Alaska’s Yukon River this year, prompting the state to shut down fishing in an effort to save them. The ban on salmon harvests has created desperation in tribal communities that stockpile the migratory fish
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN Everyone needs a break. My technology-cluttered surroundings were replaced recently with mountain trails and a lake where sunlight scattered like diamonds. Standing at the base of two converging waterfalls, the fine spray of mist on my face, I was reminded that natural marvels are never out of reach — we just
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COOPER, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a Cooper County crash Saturday morning, after hitting a concrete culvert. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 35-year-old Rickey Thornton was driving a 2005 Honda CBR along Morgan County Drive near South Morgan Street, when he went off the left side of the
Continue Reading PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — One Johnson County, Kansas, community has already adopted a ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth, and another is considering doing so. The Kansas City Star reports that the Prairie Village City Council will discuss the ban at a meeting Monday. The council earlier voted 10-2 to direct city staff
Continue Reading PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — One Johnson County, Kansas, community has already adopted a ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth, and another is considering doing so. The Kansas City Star reports that the Prairie Village City Council will discuss the ban at a meeting Monday. The council earlier voted 10-2 to direct city staff
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By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice An English-speaking narrator of ISIS recruitment videos is in custody in the US and charged with conspiring to help the terrorist organization, the Justice Department announced Saturday. Mohammed Khalifa, a 38-year-old Saudi-born Canadian citizen, was captured by Syrian Democratic Forces in January 2019 following a firefight in
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Cole Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (Omaha World-Herald) — The oldest living person in America, Omahan Thelma Sutcliffe, will quietly mark her 115th birthday Friday. And that’s the way she wants it. Sutcliffe, who was born Oct. 1, 1906, doesn’t like anyone to make a fuss over her. She
Continue Reading MILLER, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hospitalized after a golf cart crash in Miller County on Saturday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the 34-year-old driver was driving along Sanabel Lane in Miller County when the golf cart started to skid along the roadway and then hit a reflective pole. The
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