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Enviro group asks Competition Bureau to probe claim of flushable' wipes
OTTAWA - Friends of the Earth Canada wants the Competition Bureau to investigate a recent study it says proves there is no such thing as a "flushable" wipe. "This is the most outrageous greenwash...
May 3, 2019
Campaigners against Heathrow expansion lose legal challenge
LONDON - Campaigners fighting British government plans to expand Heathrow Airport lost a challenge in one of the country's highest courts on Wednesday, in a decision which deemed the expansion lawful....
May 3, 2019
In the news today, May 1
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, May 1 --- SELFIE-SEEKERS NOT WELCOME IN FLOOD ZONE: OFFICIALS Montreal first responders are warning against so-called disaster tourism after noti...
May 3, 2019
Buying an electric car becomes cheaper as federal rebates kick in
OTTAWA - Federal rebates to encourage Canadians to buy electric cars took effect Wednesday, shaving as much as $5,000 off the purchase prices of electric cars. The rebates were announced in the last L...
May 3, 2019
Hugs, tears mark taping of final 'Big Bang Theory' episode
BURBANK, Calif. - Hugs and tears punctuated the final taping of "The Big Bang Theory," a lovefest for its stars, crew and audience alike. There were plenty of punchlines as well, as the true-to-form h...
May 3, 2019
Trout, Calhoun homer in Angels' 6-2 win over Jays for sweep
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun homered, Tyler Skaggs pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with ...
May 2, 2019
Durant leads the way again, Warriors lead Rockets 2-0
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors brought it on both ends, kept their mouths shut and handled business at home against James Harden and the Rockets. Now, the two-time defend...
May 2, 2019
Goodwin hits tiebreaking homer in Angels' 4-3 win over Jays
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Griffin Canning and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both made some of their earliest baseball memories up in the stands at Angel Stadium. When the Angels right-hander and the Blue Jays slugger...
May 2, 2019
Cohen's prison reality: 'The Situation' and Shabbat services
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer will serve his prison sentence alongside "The Situation" from "Jersey Shore" and the fraudster behind the failed Fyre Festival. Michael Cohe...
May 2, 2019
Couture scores 3 goals, Sharks beat Avs 4-2 in Game 3
DENVER - San Jose centre Gustav Nyquist had a couple of special deliveries this week. On Monday, his wife gave birth to their first child. He rejoined the team Tuesday and assisted on Logan Couture re...
May 2, 2019
