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A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

NEW ORLEANS (AP) 鈥 Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood this week as about 100 people marched in honor of John 鈥淧rince鈥 Gilbert, a key member of innovative brass bands that have become an important part of the ci
House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demand
Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract.
NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like 鈥淲hen is Santa coming to my house?鈥 and 鈥淎m I on the naughty or nice list?鈥
Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

MIAMI (AP) 鈥 As the stars of Friday's show in downtown Miami, baby pigs Glinda and Elphaba will never have to worry about gracing the dinner table at a Cuban American family's home on Christmas Eve.
A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician

NEW ORLEANS (AP) 鈥 Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood this week as about 100 people marched in honor of John 鈥淧rince鈥 Gilbert, a key member of innovative brass bands that have become an important part of the ci
Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

The postal service says it will be delivering over this weekend in select cities.
Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults

EDMONTON 鈥 The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, but the new rules wouldn't apply to advanced projects like a contentious mine proposed f
US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.
S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week

TORONTO 鈥 Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week, with the main U.S. indexes each gaining more than one per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 185.
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