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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shot 6-of-20 and was never able to find his rhythm against the Raptors. Head coach Nick Nurse explains the game plan heading into the matchup.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shot 6-of-20 and was never able to find his rhythm against the Raptors. Head coach Nick Nurse explains the game plan heading into the matchup.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked the state's attorney general and chief appeals court judge to jointly appoint an independent lawyer to investigate claims he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him. It was unclear whether the proposal would appease legislative leaders and other top Democrats who had assailed Cuomo's initial plan to appoint a retired federal judge to review his workplace conduct. “The Governor’s Office wants a review of the sexual harassment claims made against the Governor to be done in a manner beyond reproach,” Beth Garvey, special counsel to the governor, said. “We had selected former Federal Judge Barbara Jones, with a stellar record for qualifications and integrity, but we want to avoid even the perception of a lack of independence or inference of politics." Garvey said the Democratic governor's administration has asked Attorney General Letitia James and Janet DiFiore, chief judge of the Court of Appeals, to jointly select "an independent and qualified lawyer in private practice without political affiliation to conduct a thorough review of the matter and issue a public report.” Garvey said that report would be solely controlled by the lawyer doing the review. The administration's proposal came almost simultaneously with a statement from James calling on Cuomo to issue an executive order putting her in exclusive control of the inquiry. She said such a referral would empower to issue subpoenas, enforceable in court. “There must be a truly independent investigation to thoroughly review these troubling allegations against the governor, and I stand ready to oversee that investigation and make any appointments necessary,” James said. "I urge the governor to make this referral immediately.” The plan for James and DiFiore, who was appointed to her position by Cuomo, to choose an investigator jointly, met a cascade of criticism from fellow Democrats who called for him to relinquish all control of the investigation to James. Under state law, the state attorney general needs a referral from the governor in order to investigate his conduct. A spokesperson for James called Cuomo’s idea of simply giving her a role in selecting the investigator unacceptable because that inquisitor would lack the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents, and would have to rely on voluntary co-operation. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Senate majority leader and a Democrat from suburban Westchester County, said through her spokesperson, “We support the AG and her call for referral.” Sen. Brad Hoylman, a Manhattan Democrat, said on Twitter, “As chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee I think it’s wholly inappropriate for Chief Judge DiFiore -- who was appointed by the Governor and who would have a constitutional role in potential future proceedings -- to be part of the investigation process.” Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Island, tweeted, “The NY Attorney General should not need a referral to begin a criminal investigation. This is an issue I have been working on for some time, and will be introducing legislation tomorrow.” A group of more than a dozen Democratic women in the state Assembly said in a statement: “The Governor's proposal to appoint someone who is not independently elected, has no subpoena authority, and no prosecutorial authority is inadequate.” The crisis now enveloping Cuomo's office developed rapidly after a second woman on Saturday went public with a story about being harassed by the governor in the workplace. Charlotte Bennett, a low-level aide in the governor’s administration until November, told The New York Times that Cuomo asked her inappropriate questions about her sex life, including whether she ever had sex with older men. Her accusation came days after another former aide, Lindsey Boylan, a former deputy secretary for economic development and special adviser to the governor, elaborated on harassment allegations she first made in December. Boylan said Cuomo subjected her to an unwanted kiss and inappropriate comments. The 63-year-old Cuomo said in a statement Saturday he had intended to be a mentor for Bennett, who is 25. He has denied Boylan's allegations. _______ Matthews reported from New York City. Karen Matthews And Marina Villeneuve, The Associated Press
Three starters are either doubtful or out already in Sacramento
Three starters are either doubtful or out already in Sacramento
(Alex Kennedy/CBC - image credit) Emma Craig is Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries' regional librarian for St. John's. Being stuck inside means there's no time like the present to dive into a good book. Whether it's the latest murder mystery or something to brighten spirits, Newfoundland and Labrador's digital library has something for everyone. "There's really places in the digital library for all of our different age groups of patrons," Emma Craig, Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries' regional librarian for St. John's, told CBC Radio's Weekend AM. "You're going to find a really good variety of fiction, non-fiction, and we really try to span across different age groups as well." The NLPL digital collection launched in 2018, allowing people access to e-books, audiobooks and magazines without needing to visit a library, especially relevant when bricks-and-mortar libraries can't open under Alert Level 5 of the province's tiered system of public health restrictions. Craig said use of the service has skyrocketed in the last year. "During the pandemic we've seen way, way more digital library use," she said. "That's something we've been paying attention to, and kind of judging how we base our collection when we acquire new materials." "Within the last year we've definitely been putting more resources into the digital library … and e-books and audiobooks are something people enjoy using." WATCH | Librarian Emma Craig teaches the CBC's Alex Kennedy to use the NLPL digital library: Before accessing the digital library, you will need a library card. You can sign up for one on the NLPL website, and the card will be sent to you in the mail. Once you find the book you want to borrow, you can read it on just about any device you use — your computer's Internet browser, an e-reader or on a mobile device through the Libby app on Apple or Android devices. So what books would Craig recommend? "It is Love Our Local Authors month, so we're encouraging people to read books by Newfoundland authors. We actually have a full list of books written by Newfoundland authors as well as our NL Reads titles," she said. "It's also Black History Month.… We were able to acquire a lot of new titles from Black authors, and books about anti-racism memoirs. We have full booklists of that for children, teens and adults." Read more from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
“Deaths reportedly occurred as a result of live ammunition fired into crowds," the U.N. Human Rights Office said.
Democrats call for attorney general to investigate sexual harassment claims against CuomoCongressional Democrats call on Letitia James to investigate after second woman, Charlotte Bennett, comes forward with allegations New York governor Andrew Cuomo has denied all the allegations. Photograph: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chuck Harris scored 20 points and Jair Bolden added 15 on Sunday to lead Butler to a 73-61 victory over No. 8 Villanova, which became the sixth top-15 team to lose this weekend. The Bulldogs (9-13, 8-11 Big East) have won two straight since snapping a three-game losing streak and have beaten the Wildcats in four of the last five meetings in Indianapolis. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead Villanova (15-4, 10-3), which had won 13 of its previous 15 and was favored by 10 1/2 points.
The first two cases of the P.1 strain are from one household in South Gloucestershire with a history of travel to Brazil but the third is not linked.
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(Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press - image credit) As it awaits certification, a proposed class-action lawsuit filed last month against Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is garnering a lot of support. The statement of claim was filed Jan. 11 on behalf of two Indigenous officers who have worked for the prison agency in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Jennifer Sanderson and Jennifer Constant. The pair are alleging systemic racism within the CSC workplace. While nothing has been proven in court, the plaintiffs allege they and other racialized colleagues were treated as though they were "inmates and not like equals" by both CSC staff and management. As a result, the statement of claim alleges it has created an "'us versus them' mentality" within the prison agency. Since the suit was launched last month, Aden Klein, the Vancouver-based lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said his law firm has received more than 30 calls from other former and current racialized CSC workers wanting to be a part of it. "They're alleging similar things — they're alleging racist taunts and inappropriate jokes at their expense. They're alleging not ever being considered for promotions, despite going through all the requirements required," Klein explained. "Really, it boils down to differential treatment for those individuals." Late last month, CSC spokesperson Kyle Lawlor told CBC News in an emailed statement the prison agency is aware of the suit, but wouldn't comment on it directly as it's before the courts. However, Lawlor noted measures are in place to help prevent and eliminate racism and discrimination at CSC. A "workplace wellness and employee well-being strategy" implemented last fall — which aims to make addressing such complaints easier for CSC workers — was listed as an example. "CSC does not tolerate these behaviours and is committed to providing a workplace that is healthy, supportive and free of harassment and discrimination," Lawlor wrote. "Fostering a work environment that is safe and inclusive for everyone is our top priority." 'We'll get through it as a group' Sanderson, a former correctional officer at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary and one of the lead proposed plaintiffs in the case, said it's comforting to see others joining in. "I think that if there are enough people that come together and understand that we'll get through it as a group, there will be positive [outcomes]," she said. Jennifer Sanderson, a mother of six from the Wahpeton Dakota Nation, alleges she experienced several 'pointed racial remarks' and insensitive questions during her time as a correctional officer at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary between 2009 and 2017. At this time, Klein said CSC's council is still reviewing the case. However, he noted, the class-action certification process could take anywhere from months to years. With more former and current CSC workers willing to get on board, should it get certified, Klein said it hopes to prove how widespread the issue is. "When you look at every individual circumstance, it feels individual — it could conceivably be connected to that one person — but when you start gathering all these stories and see that they're all so similar, it shows that it's a systemic problem," he explained. A mother of six from the Wahpeton Dakota Nation, Sanderson noted she ultimately chose to launch the suit to set an example for her children and in honour of her late mother, a Duck Lake residential school survivor. "You don't ever think that you'll have to continue on the fight after your family member's gone," a teary-eyed Sanderson said. "You think that society is progressing and government agencies are progressing, but they're failing."
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Norm Powell is a mainstay of Raptors trade rumours but the shooting guard is having his best year yet, begging the question, does Toronto need to make it a priority to resign the 27-year-old in the offseason?
A northwestern Indiana City Council member and police officer has apologized after photos recently surfaced of him in blackface nearly 20 years ago at a Halloween party. Merrillville Councilman Jeff Minchuk, who is also a Lake County Sheriff's Office police officer, apologized Saturday on Facebook.
Virginia is poised to become the first Southern state to legalize marijuana after lawmakers approved a bill to permit possession in 2024.
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(Robert Short/CBC - image credit) Nova Scotia reported record-high testing numbers and three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, a tally that comes as the Halifax region and some surrounding communities entered a second day of tighter restrictions. One new case was in the central health zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case, according to a Department of Health news release . The northern health zone and eastern health zone had one case each, both related to travel outside the region. All the new cases are self-isolating. The province now has 38 known active cases. Two people are hospitalized and in intensive care related to the virus. On Friday, Premier Iain Rankin warned against non-essential travel within the province and elsewhere and introduced new restrictions for the Halifax Regional Municipality, up to and including Porters Lake, as well as Enfield, Elmsdale, Mount Uniacke and Hubbards. The restrictions came into effect on Saturday and will be in place until at least March 26. Nova Scotia completed a record 4,839 COVID-19 tests on Saturday. In Sunday's news release, Rankin commended Nova Scotians for responding in great numbers to get tested. "Let's continue to make proactive testing a top priority," he said. "No matter whether you live in Halifax or elsewhere in the province, I encourage you, even if you don't have symptoms, to book an appointment at one of the primary assessment centres or drop into a pop-up testing site." Pop-up testing in Halifax Nova Scotia's health authority will be holding rapid COVID-19 testing at two pop-up sites in Halifax. Testing will be available at the Halifax Convention Centre from 3:30-9:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Testing will take place at the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library from 10:30 a.m to 6 p.m. on Monday and from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Halifax workplace exposures Halifax Regional Police confirmed on Saturday that one of its employees had tested positive for COVID-19. In an email, the watch commander said they were working closely with Public Health to follow the required protocols and that there would be no impact on service. Irving suspended operations Friday at its shipyard on the Halifax waterfront after one case of COVID-19 was confirmed the day before. Irving said Friday it planned to test employees on Saturday and Sunday. Irving said the focus this weekend would be on priority roles, production and production support. Irving announced via Twitter on Saturday that testing for employees would also take place on Monday at the Halifax Shipyard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Another tweet indicated that 795 employees had been tested on Saturday. The company said 1,600 people work at the Halifax Shipyard each day. Atlantic Canada case numbers MORE TOP STORIES
Abishek Ravindran-Vaidyaingham, 36, dumped a mound of rubbish in Little Stoke, Gloucestershire, in February last year.
Rescue workers were scrambled to a family camping with a child on the edge of a cliff in a hazardous stretch of coastline known for landslips. The couple and their young child were alerted to the trip to Staithes, North Yorkshire that breached coronavirus restrictions but police did not confirm whether they were fined. Startling drone images shared by the coastguard showed the small tent just centimetres away from the steep cliff edge.
Three cases of new variant identified in England and three in Scotland