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Ex-Michigan State star Cleaves acquitted in sex assault case
FLINT, Mich. - A jury acquitted former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves on Tuesday of allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in a motel room four years ago. The verdict announced in a ...
Aug 22, 2019
Sudan protesters, army announce new ruling body after deal
CAIRO - Sudan's pro-democracy movement and the army announced a joint ruling body on Tuesday, formally disbanding the military council that took power after the ouster of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bas...
Aug 22, 2019
Parents of Jack Letts say Scheer is 'passing the buck' on their son's fate
OTTAWA - The parents of Jack Letts, a British-Canadian man imprisoned in northern Syria, are chastising Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer for saying he wouldn't lift a finger to help&nb...
Aug 22, 2019
Canada commits $930M to Global Fund fight against AIDS and other diseases
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is shoring up its commitment to eradicating AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. International Development Minister Maryam Monsef says Canada is contributing $930 milli...
Aug 22, 2019
Sockeye returns plunge in B.C., official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
VANCOUVER - Federal fisheries experts are painting a devastating picture of the challenges facing Pacific salmon and point to climate change as the main culprit. Andrew Thompson, regional director for...
Aug 22, 2019
Sockeye returns plunge in B.C., official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
VANCOUVER - Federal fisheries experts are painting a devastating picture of the challenges facing Pacific salmon and point to climate change as the main culprit. Andrew Thompson, regional director for...
Aug 22, 2019
Jack Layton's family and NDP Leader celebrate former leader's life
TORONTO - Jack Layton's family and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are celebrating the late politician's life today, saying they continue to be inspired by his memory. Layton's wife Olivia Chow, his son, and...
Aug 22, 2019
Saskatchewan First Nation in dispute with province over airport funding
REGINA - A funding dispute has emerged between a remote First Nation and the Saskatchewan government over money to upgrade its runway. Fond du Lac Denesuline First N...
Aug 22, 2019
Police locate missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Police have located a man reported missing on Aug. 22.All of his personal information has been removed from the article.EARLIER: Police in Kamloops are asking for the public's help ...
Aug 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Board extends parole, grants overnight leaves for convicted killer Kelly Ellard
VANCOUVER - The Parole Board of Canada has granted overnight leaves and extended day parole for a British Columbia woman convicted in the 1997 swarming and murder of Victoria teenager Reena Virk....
Aug 22, 2019
