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Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images
WASHINGTON - The animated video begins with a photo of the black flags of jihad. Seconds later, it flashes highlights of a year of social media posts: plaques of anti-Semitic verses, talk of retributi...
May 09, 2019
Just add water: Salt battery could help renewable energy use
BERLIN - Amid the hum and heat of Berlin's Reuter thermal power station stands a shining contraption that looks out of place in the decades-old machine hall. Its silver pipes and vats contain a substa...
May 09, 2019
Government, school officials agree to resume high school rugby in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - High school rugby players in Nova Scotia will be returning to the pitch to finish their season, although the sport's future status remains to be determined. The decision to resume play ...
May 09, 2019
Freeland affirms Arctic co-operation with U.S. despite differences on climate
MONTREAL - Canada is disappointed the United States has blocked the Arctic Council from issuing a unanimous declaration acknowledging climate change but has no choice but to keep working with a key al...
May 09, 2019
Polls suggest tight race and frustrated voters with one week to N.L. election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - With Newfoundland and Labrador a week away from a general election, three recent polls with conflicting results suggest a tight race between the Liberals and Tories. ...
May 09, 2019
Tory Leader Dennis King to be sworn in as 33rd premier of Prince Edward Island
GEORGETOWN, P.E.I. - Prince Edward Island premier-designate Dennis King is to be sworn in today along with his new cabinet. The ceremony with Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry will be held at the Kings Playho...
May 09, 2019
Toronto man who killed his wife gets life sentence with no parole for 14 years
TORONTO - A Toronto man who murdered his wife two days after she filed for divorce has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 14 years. Neurosurgeon Mohammed Shamji, 43, pleaded...
May 09, 2019
Betting predictions to be part of Fox Sports analysis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Fox Sports viewers tuning in to some broadcasts this fall will not only see the game, but also will get betting predictions. The network announced a partnership Wednesday night w...
May 09, 2019
Betting predictions to be part of Fox Sports analysis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Fox Sports viewers tuning in to some broadcasts this fall will not only see the game, but also will get betting predictions. The network announced a partnership Wednesday night w...
May 09, 2019
Ban it like Beckham: Phone costs soccer star right to drive
LONDON - David Beckham has been banned from driving for six months for using a mobile phone while behind the wheel of his Bentley. A prosecutor said a member of the public spotted the former Mancheste...
May 09, 2019
