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In the news today, July 12
Five stories in the news for Friday, July 12 --- VOTERS NEED CONVINCING ON CLIMATE: TRUDEAU Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Thursday that he has more work to do to sell Canadians ...
Jul 12, 2019
Canada's premiers call on Ottawa to seek exemption from Buy American policies
SASKATOON - Canada's premiers want the federal government to seek an exemption from the United States' Buy American measures. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said trade was a big topic Wednes...
Jul 12, 2019
Opposing rallies mark 'dog meat day' in South Korea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Dozens of people opposing dog meat consumption, including American actress Kim Basinger, rallied in Seoul on Friday to mark a "dog meat day" in South Korea. About 20 others...
Jul 12, 2019
Ethiopian Israeli musicians use stage to promote struggles
JERUSALEM - In his song "Handcuffed," rapper Teddy Neguse addresses police brutality against young Israeli men of Ethiopian descent. Although the song came out in 2017, it has reached new heights in t...
Jul 11, 2019
"The Lion King" cast talks reimagining the Disney classic
LOS ANGELES - Disney's "The Lion King" has received no shortage of remakes and spinoffs in the years since its original 1994 release. Now, as the film reaches its silver anniversary, Disney delivers a...
Jul 11, 2019
S. Korea proposes UN probe over Japanese sanctions claims
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea said Friday it wants an investigation by the United Nations or another international body as it continues to reject Japanese claims that Seoul could not be trus...
Jul 11, 2019
R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal sex crime charges
CHICAGO - Singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago Thursday after he was indicted on 13 federal counts including sex crimes, a U.S. Attorney's office spokesman said. Joseph Fitzpatrick said the R&B...
Jul 11, 2019
Trevor Harris, Edmonton Eskimos hand B.C. Lions ugly 33-6 loss
VANCOUVER - Trevor Harris and the Edmonton Eskimos systematically picked apart the B.C. Lions en route to a 33-6 win in Vancouver on Thursday. The Eskimos (3-1) quarterback threw for 27...
Jul 11, 2019
AL fans 16, tops NL 4-3 to win 7th straight All-Star Game
CLEVELAND - For one night, the pitchers took back the power. Hours after an awesome Home Run Derby got everyone buzzing even louder about monster shots and juiced balls, only a couple flew out of Prog...
Jul 11, 2019
Bieber wins MVP, Cleveland shines in All-Star Game
CLEVELAND - Michael Brantley came back, took a well-deserved bow and delivered like always. Shane Bieber pitched a perfect inning and took home an MVP trophy and a shiny new pickup truck. Carlos Carra...
Jul 11, 2019
