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German antitrust authorities restrict Facebook data use
BERLIN - German antitrust authorities have issued a ruling prohibiting Facebook from combining user data from different sources. The Bundeskartellamt says Facebook users have only been able to use the...
Feb 07, 2019
In the news today, Feb. 5
Four stories in the news for Tuesday, Feb. 5 --- BRUCE McARTHUR SENTENCING HEARING CONTINUES A sentencing hearing continues today for Bruce McArthur, a serial killer who preyed on men f...
Feb 07, 2019
Loved ones of Bruce McArthur's victims say they are shattered by his crimes
TORONTO - One by one, family and friends of men murdered by Bruce McArthur walked to the front of a crowded courtroom and spoke of the devastation, anger and personal struggles they experienced a...
Feb 07, 2019
Apartment inferno kills 10; deadliest Paris fire since 2005
Paris' deadliest fire in over a decade killed at least 10 people Tuesday as flames engulfed a nine-story apartment building, sending residents to the roof and clambering across balconies to escape. A ...
Feb 07, 2019
Big hats and simple elegance for Tom Ford at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK - Tom Ford says these tumultuous times pointed him in the opposite direction at New York Fashion Week with a collection of gentle, non-aggressive elegance done in simple silhouettes. There wa...
Feb 06, 2019
Morgan Rielly scores decisive goal for Leafs in Battle of Ontario win over Sens
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly scored the winner midway through the third period of a back-and-forth game as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Ottawa Senators 5-4 Wednesday night. Rielly started the rus...
Feb 06, 2019
Hart dives, saves Flyers to get 8th straight victory
PHILADELPHIA - Carter Hart's incredible stop saved the game and the Flyers' winning streak. Hart turned away 41 shots - including a stellar right arm save late in the third period - Sean Couturier and...
Feb 06, 2019
Images suggest Iran launched satellite despite US criticism
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iran appears to have attempted a second satellite launch despite U.S. criticism that its space program helps it develop ballistic missiles, satellite images released Thur...
Feb 06, 2019
Muzzin, Johnsson lead Maple Leafs to 6-1 rout of free-falling Ducks
TORONTO - Jake Muzzin couldn't have asked for a smoother transition to his new team. He was also happy to heap more misery on an old foe. The defenceman scored once and added two assists for his ...
Feb 06, 2019
Federal bill would make Sept. 30 holiday for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Sept. 30 might become a new statutory holiday commemorating victims of residential schools. The House of Commons heritage committee approved a measure Tuesday to make the last day of Septembe...
Feb 06, 2019