An Aurora Police Department officer made the best decision possible when he shot a man holding an assault rifle because he was responding to a scene where reported gunshots had been fired and other officers and bystanders were at-risk, the
UPDATE 2-Brazilian markets sink as Moro resignation ignites political crisis
(Adds detail, quote, updates prices) By Jamie McGeever BRASILIA, April 24 (Reuters) – Brazil’s currency, stocks and bonds sank on Friday, lashed by a deepening political crisis as the resignation of the country’s popular justice minister prompted investors already nervous
Impaired driver crashes into hydro box: Kingston police
A young Kingston man is facing charges after he allegedly crashed his van while drunk in the city’s west end. Kingston police say they were called to a collision on Thursday at 9 a.m. after a car had smashed into
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan – The Denver Post
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates. “The Postal
Trump signs fourth coronavirus relief bill into law, pushes back against USPS aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a nearly $500 billon coronavirus relief bill into law to expand loans for small businesses reeling from the outbreak, as his Treasury secretary promised surveillance to stop bigger companies from
Republican senators ask U.N. chief for independent WHO review panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leading Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday asked the United Nations to conduct an independent review of the World Health Organization response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying the body appeared to have shown “remarkable deference” to
Trump signs fourth coronavirus relief bill into law, pushes back against USPS aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a nearly $500 billon coronavirus relief bill into law to expand loans for small businesses reeling from the outbreak, as his Treasury secretary promised surveillance to stop bigger companies from
Saudi Arabia eliminates flogging as form of punishment: document
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia eliminated flogging as a form of punishment, according to a document from the kingdom’s top court seen by Reuters on Friday. The decision will see the punishment replaced by imprisonment or fines. “The decision is
U.S. core capital goods orders eke out surprise gain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly rose in March, but the gains are unlikely to be sustainable amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has virtually shut down the country and contributed to a collapse in
Kingston, Ont. front-yard garden to help feed those in need during COVID-19 crisis
A Kingston, Ont. man is hoping for a great growing season — he’s being selfish, but in a good way. Plenty of growth means he’ll be able to share his crops with others, especially now that the city of Kingston,