Alex Murdaugh’s South Carolina family home is up for sale again
October 21, 2023
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh's former modern farmhouse on 22 acres in South Carolina could be yours for $1.9 million, but it comes with a tragic history.
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Why Jordan couldn’t grab the speaker gavel after three failed ballots
October 21, 2023
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, was pulled as the GOP nominee for speaker on Friday after three failed ballots.
California Gov. Newsom, a top Biden 2024 surrogate, makes high-profile trips to Israel, China
October 21, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is far from the Golden State this weekend, as he makes stops in Israel and China on a high-stakes overseas trip for the high profile Democratic politician
Alice Marie Johnson makes touching visit to prison years after Trump clemency
October 21, 2023
Alice Marie Johnson visited a prison in Alabama to spread her message of hope and second chances after former President Trump granted her clemency.
Mom of Israeli woman killed by Hamas worries for American friends amid ‘antisemitic’ demonstrations
October 21, 2023
Hannie Ricardo detailed the harrowing three days between her last correspondence with her youngest daughter and receiving the news that she had been gunned down by Hamas militants.
John Stamos recalls childhood sexual abuse, hating ex Rebecca Romijn and alcohol battle
October 21, 2023
John Stamos got candid about the highs and lows of his life and career in his new memoir "If You Would Have Told Me."
‘Insidious’ Chinese espionage reaches ‘epic scale,’ British security chief, FBI warn
October 21, 2023
The FBI has over 2,000 open espionage cases involving China, as bureau director Christopher Wray asserts that at one point the agency opened a new China-related case every 12 hours.
Sen. Blackburn concerned over Biden supplemental request to aid Gaza after Hamas reportedly stole aid
October 21, 2023
Sen. Marsha Blackburn is concerned Biden's supplemental request, including aid for Gaza, might fund terrorism; citing reports of Hamas intercepting aid meant for civilians.
Alex Jones cannot use bankruptcy protection to avoid paying $1B to Sandy Hook families, judge rules
October 21, 2023
A Texas judge ruled that Infowars host Alex Jones cannot use bankruptcy protection to avoid paying more than $1.1 billion to Sandy Hook shooting victims' families.
Erie Otters take down London Knights 5-3
October 21, 2023
Oliver Bonk's three assists not enough as the Erie Otters topped the London Knights 5-3.
US Marshals offering $10K for whereabout of suspected Maryland judge killer
October 21, 2023
The United States Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 awards for the whereabouts of a suspected killer of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson.
More beds at Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope as demand increases
October 21, 2023
A Winnipeg emergency shelter is adding more space as demand is up more than usual at this time of year and with temperatures dropping in the coming weeks.
No injuries after bricks crumble from vacant building onto Vancouver sidewalk
October 21, 2023
Police and fire crews were called to a potential building collapse at 928 Main Street, after part of a crumbling façade fell onto the sidewalk below. Fortunately no one was hurt.
Alberta woman missing since August may be headed to B.C., police say
October 21, 2023
Jasmine Laboucan, 23, was last seen on Aug. 26 in Grand Prairie. She's known to have ties in Kelowna and Surrey.
Mayor breathes second life into rejected Port Coquitlam daycare
October 21, 2023
Port Coquitlam council will reconsider a rejected daycare that met with opposition from a vocal group of neighbours last week.
The Ultra-Affordable EVs That Won’t Be Coming to the U.S. Anytime Soon
October 21, 2023
A new generation of tiny one- and two-passenger electric cars is becoming available around the world. Americans aren’t interested.
Amazon Confronts a New Rival: TikTok
October 21, 2023
In the emerging business of ‘social shopping,’ TikTok dominates the social and is spending big to improve the selling. Amazon dominates selling, and is working on the social.
Safety concerns raised about Pemberton horses after 2 die in highway crash
October 21, 2023
Horses are roaming freely and two were killed on the busy highway last week after a car struck them.
Surrey makes pitch to get Metro Vancouver’s first Bus Rapid Transit line
October 21, 2023
The city wants TransLink to give it the first in a proposed series of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines in the region.
Feel Good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
October 21, 2023
From trash taken out of Lower Mainland waters, to treasure attached to Vancouver Island residences, here are five good news stories from the week to share.
Striking U.S. autoworkers raise pressure on companies: ‘Cards left to play’
October 21, 2023
The United Auto Workers warned they could announce another expansion of its strikes at any time, depending on how much progress it makes in its negotiations with automakers.
QR Calgary 770AM will be temporarily off-air for maintenance work
October 21, 2023
Tune your dial to 107.3 FM to keep listening to QR Calgary. AM Broadcasting is expected to be restored by 5 a.m. on Sunday Oct 22.
Afghanistan earthquakes: ‘Staggering’ health consequences
October 20, 2023
Families in western Afghanistan, who have lost everything to a series of devastating earthquakes, need urgent assistance to withstand the harsh winter, the UN relief wing reported on Friday.
Gaza: UN chief at Rafah crossing says aid convoy ‘the difference between life and death’
October 20, 2023
UN humanitarians said on Friday that an agreement to unlock aid deliveries across the Gaza border was near, as UN chief António Guterres delivered a powerful call in front of the gates at the Rafah crossing to get lifesaving aid moving.
Commission of Inquiry finds further evidence of war crimes in Ukraine
October 20, 2023
A new UN report has found continued evidence of war crimes and human rights violations committed by Russian authorities in Ukraine, including torture, rape and the deportation of children.
Explainer: A look inside the Gaza crossing convoy
October 20, 2023
Hundreds of trucks are waiting for a green light at the Rafah border in Egypt, poised to deliver lifesaving aid to 2.3 million besieged people in the Gaza Strip. What's inside the convoy?
3 Things I Learned About What’s Next in AI
October 20, 2023
In an interview, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman discusses job disruption, data and the ‘person-ness’ of bots.
Diplomatic stakes ‘could not be higher’ warns senior UN official
October 20, 2023
As the possible transition to a new global order heightens security risks, more effective multilateral diplomacy is a vital tool to maintain peace, the Security Council heard on Friday.
Apple’s Tim Cook Makes Surprise China Visit as iPhone Sales Slump
October 20, 2023
The CEO’s second visit to China in roughly seven months highlights Apple’s increasingly complex relationship with the world’s second-largest economy.
Massaging Balls, Plunge Pools, Memory Foam Dog Beds: Who Needs All This ‘Recovery’ Gear?
October 20, 2023
Trendy new tools pledge to soothe tired, worn muscles. We asked experts for a reality check.
Women’s sexual and reproductive rights an ‘unfinished agenda’
October 19, 2023
UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday called for progress on the ‘unfinished agenda’ of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights at an event in Geneva to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Developme...
World News in Brief: Sandstorm alert, albinism and climate change, rights in Peru
October 19, 2023
Sand and dust storms are increasingly threatening people’s health, safety and livelihoods – and climate change is making matters worse.
From Cairo, Guterres appeals for ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza
October 19, 2023
With essential supplies running out in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appealed for humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.
UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians in Israel, Gaza
October 19, 2023
UN independent human rights experts on Thursday voiced deep concern over the fate of civilians and victims of terrorism caught up in the Israel-Gaza crisis.
Explainer: What is international humanitarian law?
October 19, 2023
While aid workers serving conflict-affected civilian populations depend on a set of laws to protect them, some warring parties violate these global agreements, from targeting hospitals and schools to blocking aid workers from reaching civilians with li...
Explainer: What now, as Security Council deadlocks on Gaza?
October 19, 2023
Conflict is raging, threatening to spill over multiple borders and the world’s only body charged with maintaining international peace and security can’t agree on a solution. Now what?
Gaza aid ready to roll in once final deal reached
October 19, 2023
Humanitarians continued to stand ready on Thursday to deliver lifesaving aid to Gaza following reports of an agreement brokered by the United States for 20 aid trucks to enter the enclave from Egypt.
Somalia: Insecurity worsens, civilians pay the price
October 19, 2023
Insecurity persists in Somalia, with extremist group Al-Shabaab and fighting in the Laascaanood region taking a heavy toll on civilians, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Thursday.