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Russian band to stage Planned Parenthood benefit in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Russian protest band Pussy Riot is planning a concert in Alabama to benefit Planned Parenthood after the state passed the nation's toughest anti-abortion law. Al.com reports tha...
Jun 06, 2019
Man charged with elder abuse of Stan Lee pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES - A former business manager to Stan Lee pleaded not guilty to elder abuse charges that allege he stole from the late Marvel Comics legend and held him against his will. Keya Morgan, 43, en...
Jun 06, 2019
Riders versus Winnipeg Hobos for Exhibition Season Braggin’ Rights!
Well one of the nice things about working nights is when you have days off, you can go out in the 26 degree weather, sit in the sun and watch the Saskatchewan Roughriders trade jerseys on the final wa...
Jun 06, 2019
Power tools stolen from town workshop in Edam
Police in Turtleford are investigating an overnight break-in at the Town of Edam's workshop. RCMP said in a press release the building was broken into overnight and several hand power tools were stole...
Jun 06, 2019
Survey suggests Canadians eager to shift from plastic packages, but cost a factor
HALIFAX - A survey of over 1,000 Canadians indicates the vast majority of respondents are eager to reduce single use plastics, but aren't always on board with paying more for alternatives. The Agri-Fo...
Jun 06, 2019
Shorthanded Toronto FC side hopes to end 6-game winless skid against Sporting KC
Toronto FC will be missing some star power when it tries to end a six-game winless skid Friday night against a slumping Sporting Kansas City side. Americans Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley...
Jun 06, 2019
Free-speech advocates and MPs clash over how to combat online hate
OTTAWA - The name and words of the man accused of killing 51 people in the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attacks will be struck from the records of the House of Commons justice committee, its membe...
Jun 06, 2019
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to 11 more sex-related charges
CHICAGO - R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts that carry a maximum prison term of 30 years in prison. Prosecutors did not...
Jun 06, 2019
Young Quebecers take Ottawa to court in class action over climate change
MONTREAL - Lawyers representing Quebecers aged 35 and under are in court today trying to convince a judge to allow a class action lawsuit against the federal government for its failure to combat clima...
Jun 06, 2019
Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski secures spot in French Open mixed doubles final
PARIS - Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski is off to the French Open mixed doubles final. The second-seeded team of Dabrowski and Mate Pavic of Croatia beat unseeded Nadiia Kichenok of Ukraine and Ausam-Ul-H...
Jun 06, 2019