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Contestant dies after completing "Wipeout" obstacle course

Contestant dies after completing "Wipeout" obstacle course

LOS ANGELES — A contestant on “Wipeout” has died after completing the game show's obstacle course, authorities and sources close to the production said Friday. The man in his 30s was declared dead at a hospital shortly before 7 p.m.
Some governors ignore CDC advice on Thanksgiving gatherings

Some governors ignore CDC advice on Thanksgiving gatherings

Coronavirus infections are ravaging South Dakota, where more than half of tests have come back positive for weeks. Yet Gov.
1st drug for rare rapid-aging disease extends kids' lives

1st drug for rare rapid-aging disease extends kids' lives

The first drug was approved Friday for a rare genetic disorder that stunts growth and causes rapid aging in children, after studies showed it can extend their lives.
Feds charge man in armed robbery of Kardashian pal Cheban

Feds charge man in armed robbery of Kardashian pal Cheban

NEW YORK — Federal authorities in New York City have brought charges in the armed robbery of Jonathan Cheban, a reality TV pal of Kim Kardashian.
Indigenous illustrator of new Marvel comic hopes Aboriginal women feel inspired

Indigenous illustrator of new Marvel comic hopes Aboriginal women feel inspired

EDMONTON — Indigenous illustrator Kyle Charles says hundreds of people have reached out to congratulate and thank him for his creations in a new Marvel anthology that tells the story of an Aboriginal mutant.
Land conservation plan stirs fight over Trump restrictions

Land conservation plan stirs fight over Trump restrictions

BILLINGS, Mont. — Proposed land conservation purchases in dozens of states would preserve more natural areas within tourist destinations, U.S.
Ex-lacrosse star Delby Powless writes about mental health in novel 'Medicine Game'

Ex-lacrosse star Delby Powless writes about mental health in novel 'Medicine Game'

Writing a novel is one of the hardest — but most cathartic — things former pro lacrosse player Delby Powless has ever done.
Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in US

Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in US

Pfizer formally asked U.S.
Infectious disease experts worried about impact of Quebec's Christmas plan

Infectious disease experts worried about impact of Quebec's Christmas plan

Quebec Premier Francois Legault wants to grant his province a mini-reprieve from pandemic restrictions for a four-day window over Christmas, leaving some medical experts baffled by his plan — and worried for the repercussions it could have on the res
Indigo, Penguin Random House want Ontario to deem bookstores essential

Indigo, Penguin Random House want Ontario to deem bookstores essential

TORONTO — Two of the Canadian literary industry's biggest brands are calling on the Ontario government to designate bookstores as essential services — even as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. Retailer Indigo Books & Music Inc.
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