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Facebook says Libra won't launch without US approval
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg aims to reassure Congress on Wednesday that his company won't try to evade financial regulators as it prepares its planned digital currency Libra. In prepa...
Oct 22, 2019
Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but delay likely
LONDON - For a brief moment Tuesday, Brexit was within a British prime minister's grasp. Boris Johnson won Parliament's backing for the substance of his exit deal but lost a key vote on its timing, a ...
Oct 22, 2019
Boeing replaces executive who oversaw 737 Max, other planes
Boeing is replacing the head of its commercial-airplanes division as it struggles with a crisis created by two deadly crashes of its newest airliner. Boeing said Tuesday that Kevin McAllister is out a...
Oct 22, 2019
Bombers quarterback Collaros ready to get back under centre if he gets the call
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros is preparing to grab the opportunity to start for the Blue Bombers if he gets the call on Friday. The newly acquired veteran quarterback ran most of Winnipeg's first-team offe...
Oct 22, 2019
With return to Toronto on the horizon, Marleau happy to be back with Sharks
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Patrick Marleau concedes sometimes it's strange to be back in the San Jose Sharks' locker room. And then there are moments when it feels like the veteran winger nev...
Oct 22, 2019
Stars’ defenceman, Form named SJHL Defenceman of the Week
The Battlefords North Stars have surged out of the gates to a commanding 15-1 record through their opening 16 games this season. Amongst the key contributors to the team's success this year, has been ...
Oct 22, 2019 Stars’ defenceman Noah Form has become a premier blue liner in the SJHL quickly, having played just over 60 career games to date with the Battlefords’ black and silver. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviews
HOUSTON - The assistant general manager of the Houston Astros apologized Tuesday for using "inappropriate language" after a Sports Illustrated report said he repeatedly yelled toward a group of female...
Oct 22, 2019
New federal Green member looks to learn from May, not replace her
FREDERICTON - The Green party's new member of Parliament from New Brunswick declared her desire to become prime minister as a teenager but says she's not gunning for the leadership of her pa...
Oct 22, 2019
New federal Green member looks to learn from May, not replace her
FREDERICTON - The Green party's new member of Parliament from New Brunswick declared her desire to become prime minister as a teenager but says she's not gunning for the leadership of her pa...
Oct 22, 2019
Loughlin, 10 other parents charged anew in college scandal
BOSTON - Actress Lori Loughlin (LAWK'-lin), her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and nine other parents face new charges in the college admissions scandal. Federal prosecutors announced Tu...
Oct 22, 2019