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In the news today, May 21
Four stories in the news for Tuesday, May 21 --- FAMILY MOURNS CANADIAN KILLED IN HONDURAS PLANE CRASH A 32-year-old B.C. pilot who was killed in a plane crash in Honduras on Saturday was de...
May 21, 2019
Alberta legislature session to begin under new Premier Jason Kenney
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature is to start a new session today with a lot of new faces and a new government in charge. Premier Jason Kenney and the 63 members of his United Conservative caucu...
May 21, 2019
Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand police on Tuesday filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques. Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 28, was ...
May 21, 2019
F1 champion and aviation entrepreneur Niki Lauda dies at 70
BERLIN - Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, who won two of his titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation in...
May 20, 2019
1st of 5 women to testify at ex-NFL player's rape trial
VISTA, Calif. - Prosecutors plan to call the first of five women to testify Tuesday at the rape trial of former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr., whose accusers include a 54-year-old who got a ride from ...
May 20, 2019
Justin Trudeau credits immigration for Canada’s growing tech sector
TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told hundreds of attendees at a conference in Toronto on Monday that Canada's thriving technology sector is a result of the country's openne...
May 20, 2019
Green, Warriors beat Blazers for 3-0 lead in West finals
PORTLAND, Ore. - With Kevin Durant out, Draymond Green has taken it upon himself to boost Golden State. And boy, has he. Green had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Warriors beat the Port...
May 20, 2019
Warriors beat Blazers 119-117 in OT for NBA Finals berth
PORTLAND, Ore. - Draymond Green had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and made a key 3-pointer in overtime as the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year with...
May 20, 2019
Backs against the wall
HALIFAX-After falling 6-3 to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Monday at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, the Prince Albert Raiders find themselves in a 0-2 hole at the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia. It...
May 20, 2019 Raiders goaltender Ian Scott puts on his helmet at the start on Monday's game against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.
F1 champion and aviation entrepreneur Niki Lauda dies at 70
BERLIN - Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, who won two of his titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation in...
May 20, 2019