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Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his 1st film in America
NEW YORK - Pedro Almodvar is a master of cinema who has found international acclaim with 21 films he's shot in his native Spain. Now he's setting his sights on making his first film in North America. ...
Oct 06, 2019
Police: 'Jersey Shore' star arrested in LA after struggle
LOS ANGELES - "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested early Friday on suspicion of kidnapping in Los Angeles and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody, police sa...
Oct 06, 2019
Feds fight ruling on compensation for failures in First Nations child services
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs are expressing outrage and disappointment at the federal government's decision to appeal a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling ordering Ottawa to pay bil...
Oct 06, 2019
Hundreds honour iconic Mexican crooner at Miami wake
MIAMI - Hundreds are gathering in Miami to honour the life of Mexican crooner Jos Jos, who died in Miami eight days ago at age 71. Known as the "Prince of Song," Jos Rmulo Sosa Ortiz was beloved acros...
Oct 06, 2019
Return of Donald Marshall Jr.'s eel nets recall days of historic fishing decision
HALIFAX - The recovery of eel nets that helped recast Aboriginal rights to earn a living from fishing is bringing back powerful memories for those touched by their story....
Oct 06, 2019
Iranian hackers said to target presidential campaign
WASHINGTON - Microsoft said Friday that hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted a U.S. presidential campaign, as well as government officials, media targets and prominent expatriate Iranians...
Oct 06, 2019
Retrial for man in California warehouse fire that killed 36
OAKLAND, Calif. - The founder of an artists' work-live collective in the San Francisco Bay Area where a fast-moving fire trapped and killed 36 partygoers three years ago will be tried again on manslau...
Oct 06, 2019
Trudeau won't remove Liberal candidate for racist, sexist social-media posts
PLAINVILLE, Ont. - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says comments made by a Liberal candidate in Nova Scotia in old social-media posts are unacceptable, but that he is not removi...
Oct 06, 2019
Restless roots? Singh heads to Saskatchewan to rally NDP support amid questions
SASKATOON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was campaigning in Saskatchewan on Friday, a province in which his party has a rich history but where some say his decisions have made the...
Oct 06, 2019
Singh brushes off Green complaint about abortion-related social media posts
SASKATOON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is brushing aside demands from the Greens that his party apologize for social-media posts that Green candidates hold anti-abortion positions. On Monday, ...
Oct 06, 2019