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Quebec to invest more than $500,000 to promote the French language among immigrants

Quebec to invest more than $500,000 to promote the French language among immigrants

MONTREAL — Quebec is budgeting over $500,000 to promote and support the French language among new immigrants, especially in the Montreal region.
Alberta elk ranchers want province to OK hunt farms despite disease, ethical concerns

Alberta elk ranchers want province to OK hunt farms despite disease, ethical concerns

Alberta game ranchers are lobbying governments in the province in a renewed attempt to legalize hunt farms.
Mass ascension launches balloon event after COVID-19 hiatus

Mass ascension launches balloon event after COVID-19 hiatus

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of hot-air balloons created a colorful tapestry against a blue sky Saturday in New Mexico’s largest city, kicking off a nine-day annual event that was canceled last year due to the pandemic. The 7 a.m.
Paris Fashion Week channels humor, animated film for spring

Paris Fashion Week channels humor, animated film for spring

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 energy going, despite rain and gray skies.
New landmark recognizes Chinese contributions to Yosemite

New landmark recognizes Chinese contributions to Yosemite

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.
Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Yukon River tribes in crisis

Dwindling Alaska salmon leave Yukon River tribes in crisis

STEVENS VILLAGE, Alaska (AP) — In a normal year, the smokehouses and drying racks that Alaska Natives use to prepare salmon to tide them through the winter would be heavy with fish meat, the fruits of a summer spent fishing on the Yukon River like ge
COVID-19-delayed Chopin piano competition opens in Poland

COVID-19-delayed Chopin piano competition opens in Poland

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A gala concert on Saturday opened the 18th edition of the prestigious Frederic Chopin international piano competition, which was postponed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Oct.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sanders; White House adviser Cedric Richmond.
Arizona city celebrates London Bridge's 50th anniversary

Arizona city celebrates London Bridge's 50th anniversary

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.
Queen Elizabeth reflects on 'deep' affection for Scotland

Queen Elizabeth reflects on 'deep' affection for Scotland

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday and reflected on the “deep and abiding affection” she and her late husband, Prince Philip, shared for Scotland.
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