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Westlock's former mayor and 'Coronation Girl' reflects on once-in-lifetime adventure

Westlock's former mayor and 'Coronation Girl' reflects on once-in-lifetime adventure

In 1953, at the age of 17 or 18, Shirley Morie, a long-time resident of Westlock, Alberta, was one of only 50 young women across Canada chosen to participate in a historic journey to London for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

SAO PAULO (AP) — Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday.
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Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 games

Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke never developed enough synergy, if any at all.
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Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failed responses in $148 million defamation judgment case

Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failed responses in $148 million defamation judgment case

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York City on Monday said that Rudy Giuliani was in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment granted to
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Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

WINNIPEG — A new disciplinary process and online registry for Manitoba teachers is now in effect. The public registry allows anyone to search by name and see whether a teacher has had their certificate suspended or cancelled.
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California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.
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Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month's Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing.
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U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria's transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad last month. The U.S.
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Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives , thrusting the agency back into the political spotlight after his mishandling of sensitive documents led to a federal indictment.
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Rangers claim Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Kings

Rangers claim Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Kings

The New York Rangers claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, giving the struggling team a low-cost, low-risk young player to fill the void left by trading Kaapo Kakko to Seattle last month.
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