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What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

MADRID (AP) — In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain on Tuesday swept away everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses.
Laurentian Bank names veteran executive Robert Ouellette to board of directors

Laurentian Bank names veteran executive Robert Ouellette to board of directors

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank of Canada says veteran executive Robert Ouellette is joining its board of directors as a new independent director.
Air Canada reports Q3 revenue down from year ago as strike uncertainty weighed

Air Canada reports Q3 revenue down from year ago as strike uncertainty weighed

MONTREAL — Air Canada says uncertainty around pilot contact negotiations, which went down to the wire, helped push down revenue and passenger volumes in the airline's third quarter.
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is just something yo
PHOTO COLLECTION: Spain Floods

PHOTO COLLECTION: Spain Floods

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.

Celebrity-Birthdays-Nov03

Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 3: Actress Lois Smith is 94. Harpist Judy Loman is 88. Nick Simper, original bass guitarist with Deep Purple, is 79. Actor-radio personality Shadoe Stevens ("Dave's World") is 77. Singer Lulu is 76.

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Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 5: Actor Chris Robinson ("General Hospital") is 86. Actress Elke Sommer is 84. Singer Art Garfunkel is 83. Singer Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits is 77. TV personality Kris Jenner is 69. Actor Nestor Serrano ("24") is 69.

Celebrity-Birthdays-Nov07

Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 7: Former federal NDP leader Audrey McLaughlin is 88. Singer Johnny Rivers is 82. Former supermodel Jean Shrimpton is 82. Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is 81. Mezzo-soprano Judith Forst is 81.

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Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 6: Actress June Squibb is 95. Singer P.J. Proby is 86. Singer Bill Henderson (Chilliwack) is 80. Actress Sally Field is 78. Children's entertainer Fred Penner is 78. Jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is 75.