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Spy watchdog calls for changes to ensure information-sharing does not lead to torture
OTTAWA - A review by the national spy watchdog has found inconsistencies when it comes to federal efforts to ensure information-sharing with foreign agencies does not result in torture. The aim of the...
May 17, 2021

Cuomo set to earn $5M from book on COVID-19 crisis
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo disclosed Monday that he was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book last year and under his publishing contract will make anot...
May 17, 2021

California won't lift its mask requirement for another month
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California won't lift its mask requirement until June 15 to give the public and businesses time to prepare and ensure cases stay low, state Health Director Dr. Mark Ghaly sai...
May 17, 2021

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins first-round match at Serbia Open
BELGRADE, Serbia - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez is heading to the second round of the Serbia Open. Fernandez, from Laval, Que., beat Polona Hercog of Slovenia 7-5, 6-1 in the opening round of the W...
May 17, 2021

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confident, hungry heading into playoffs
WINNIPEG - Thoughts of winning hockey's ultimate prize are never far from Connor Hellebuyck's mind. The Winnipeg Jets goalie has experienced the thrill of playoff hockey three seasons in a row. He's b...
May 17, 2021

Case for accused facing charge in Cindy MacKay death adjourned
A man facing a charge in the death of Cindy MacKay last year had his case adjourned in North Battleford provincial court Monday to schedule a preliminary hearing date.Michael MacKay, 38, is charged wi...
May 17, 2021

Durst trial resumes without defendant; jurors questioned
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - The murder trial of multimillionaire Robert Durst resumed Monday after a 14-month recess without the defendant present and with arguments about whether the case should continu...
May 17, 2021

Around 1,000 Moroccan migrants cross into Spanish territory
MADRID (AP) - Around 1,000 Moroccans, a third of whom are presumed to be minors, swam and used inflatable boats Monday to cross into the Spanish northern African enclave of Ceuta, authorities said. Ce...
May 17, 2021

Former northern mayor aims to be elected VP of MN-S
A former mayor of Cumberland House is busy preparing for a new election.Dale McAuley is one of five candidates vying for the position of vice-president in the upcoming Mtis-Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-...
May 17, 2021

Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sued over alleged sexual assault
VANCOUVER - A civil lawsuit has been filed alleging that Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sexually assaulted a young woman. A statement of claim filed in Kelowna, B.C. last week alleges Virtane...
May 17, 2021