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Enviro group asks Competition Bureau to probe claim of 'flushable' wipes
OTTAWA - Friends of the Earth Canada wants the Competition Bureau to investigate a recent study it says proves there is no such thing as a "flushable" wipe. "This is the most outrageous greenwash...
May 01, 2019
Campaigners against Heathrow expansion lose legal challenge
LONDON - Campaigners fighting British government plans to expand Heathrow Airport lost a challenge in one of the country's highest courts on Wednesday. A coalition of local councils, environmentalists...
May 01, 2019
Hugs, tears mark taping of final 'Big Bang Theory' episode
BURBANK, Calif. - Hugs and tears marked the final taping of "The Big Bang Theory," a lovefest for its stars, crew and audience alike. The studio audience cheered Jim Parsons and other stars of the top...
May 01, 2019
In the news today, May 1
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, May 1 --- SELFIE-SEEKERS NOT WELCOME IN FLOOD ZONE: OFFICIALS Montreal first responders are warning against so-called disaster tourism after noti...
May 01, 2019
No respite from flood threat for thousands in Que., Ont., and N.B.
OTTAWA - More Canadian soldiers are helping in the battle to sandbag homes against the still-rising floodwaters in central and eastern Canada than are deployed overseas, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan...
May 01, 2019
Police: 8 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore shooting
Baltimore city leaders urged witnesses to share what they know with police after a gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd enjoying Sunday afternoon cookouts, killing a man and wounding seven other...
May 01, 2019
Correction: Synagogue Shooting-California story
POWAY, Calif. - In versions of a story April 28-30 about a shooting at a California synagogue, The Associated Press misspelled the first name of the wounded rabbi. It is Yisroel, not Yishoel. A correc...
May 01, 2019
Durant leads the way again, Warriors lead Rockets 2-0
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kevin Durant scored 29 points and established an early defensive tone against James Harden, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 115-109 on Tuesday night for a ...
Apr 30, 2019
Goodwin hits tiebreaking homer in Angels' 4-3 win over Jays
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Brian Goodwin hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and Griffin Canning struck out six while pitching into the fifth inning of his major league debut in the Los Angeles Angel...
Apr 30, 2019
Despite comeback bid, Stars fall to Terriers in Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars fell 5-3 to the Portage Terriers Tuesday night at the Civic Centre in Game 3 of the Anavet Cup. With the win, the Terriers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, with Game ...
Apr 30, 2019 Now three games into the series, there is no love lost between the Battlefords North Stars and Portage Terriers, as neither side shies away from the physical play, and both can be seen often mixing it up in post-whistle scrums. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)