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More research monkeys retire when studies finish
WESTFIELD, Wis. - Izzle, Timon, Batman, River and Mars spent years confined to inside of a lab, their lives devoted to being tested for the benefit of human health. But these rhesus macaques have paid...
Jun 13, 2019
Aid groups: Migrant humanitarian crisis looming in Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia - Aid groups are warning of a developing humanitarian crisis in Bosnia as more migrants make their way to one of Europe's poorest and most volatile countries, where the needs of the e...
Jun 13, 2019
Samoa bans Elton John movie 'Rocketman' due to homosexuality
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" because of its depictions of homosexuality. About 97% of people in Samoa identify as Christian, and t...
Jun 12, 2019
UK group warns of Oman Sea incident as Japan PM visits Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A U.K. maritime safety group warned Thursday of an unspecified incident in the Gulf of Oman and urged "extreme caution" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Te...
Jun 12, 2019
Hong Kong legislative work suspended amid political crisis
Hong Kong's legislature suspended meetings Thursday following violent clashes between police and protesters who oppose a bill allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial and that is seen ...
Jun 12, 2019
Taiwan leader Tsai gets party nod to run for re-election
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has won a ruling party primary, setting up a likely run for re-election in January. The Democratic Progressive Party announced the primary results Thur...
Jun 12, 2019
Arch Madness: Blues win 1st Stanley Cup, beating Bruins 4-1
BOSTON - Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Bosto...
Jun 12, 2019
To grandma with love: O'Reilly hopes to take Cup to big fan
BOSTON - Ryan O'Reilly should expect another email from his 99-year-old grandmother. Congratulations from Deirdre O'Reilly are certainly in order after her grandson won the Stanley Cup and the Conn Sm...
Jun 12, 2019
Warriors edge Raptors 106-105, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-2
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry took aim and released the ball as the clock's final seconds ticked down. But Draymond Green's outstretched hand guaranteed there would be no buzzer-beating heroics by the Rap...
Jun 12, 2019
Kamloops RCMP hold appreciation BBQ in midst of 'really tough year'
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP served up burgers and hot dogs to its members and staff, as well as other first responders, at its annual appreciation barbecue at the local detachment on Battle Street. S...
Jun 12, 2019 The Kamloops RCMP held its annual barbecue on Wednesday to thank its members and staff (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
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