Pope to acknowledge suffering at Canadian schools

TORONTO - Pope Benedict XVI is expected to acknowledge abuse of aboriginals at Christian-run schools when he meets with survivors later this month at the Vatican, a spokesman for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said Wednesday.

Pope to acknowledge suffering at Canadian schools

TORONTO - Pope Benedict XVI is expected to acknowledge abuse of aboriginals at Christian-run schools when he meets with survivors later this month at the Vatican, a spokesman for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said Wednesday.

The Latest: Paris hospitals nearly overwhelmed by virus

PARIS — Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for the sick in the French capital’s hospitals, possibly forcing them to choose which patients to treat.

Fines dismissed over President Trump's northern Nevada rally

MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada agency that oversees businesses compliance with state coronavirus directives has dismissed fines it imposed after President Donald Trump held a September political rally at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County.

German Cup draw goes ahead despite missing teams

BERLIN (AP) — The draw for the first round of the German Cup took place Sunday despite more than a third of the entries still having to be confirmed due to coronavirus-enforced delays.

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West Virginia Daybook

Associated Press West Virginia Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

Rhode Island Daybook

Associated Press Rhode Island Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

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The Gift of Thanks concert celebrates music, community

‘Tis the season for giving and gratitude, and Sunday night a group of Whitefish musicians are joining forces to celebrate both.

Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake

Earlier this spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel identified two species that were the result of aquarium dumps.

Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives

ROME (AP) — Natalina De Santis’ three adult children come to her front door, bringing food to keep her healthy and books to relieve her boredom, but she doesn’t let them in any more.

Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives

ROME (AP) — Natalina De Santis’ three adult children come to her front door, bringing food to keep her healthy and books to relieve her boredom, but she doesn’t let them in any more.

Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives

ROME (AP) — Natalina De Santis’ three adult children come to her front door, bringing food to keep her healthy and books to relieve her boredom, but she doesn’t let them in any more.

Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives

ROME (AP) — Natalina De Santis’ three adult children come to her front door, bringing food to keep her healthy and books to relieve her boredom, but she doesn’t let them in any more.

Hot Springs students learn hometown history at LaRue Museum

Students from Hot Springs fourth and fifth grade classes spent the last day of the school year learning about the history of their town during a visit to the LaRue Hot Springs Museum.

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The Latest: Thailand worries about weekend holiday trips

BANGKOK — Thai authorities are urging vigilance as the country celebrates its first long holiday weekend after lifting most COVID-19 restrictions.

Pennsylvania Daybook

Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.

How Prohibition changed the way Americans drink, 100 years ago

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Report: State, local aid needed to avert 4 million layoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new private sector report is warning anew of continuing damage to the economy if Washington doesn’t deliver several hundred billion dollars in budget relief to states and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic.