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Judge: Man can recover money from neo-Nazi website founder
A Muslim-American radio host can recover monetary damages against a neo-Nazi website operator who falsely accused him of terrorism, a federal judge ruled without deciding on a dollar amount. SiriusXM ...
May 04, 2019
Testimony ends in trial over Arkansas' use of execution drug
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A federal trial to consider the legality of Arkansas' use of a sedative in executions ended Thursday without a ruling from the bench. In their closing arguments, lawyers for death ...
May 04, 2019
'The River and The Wall' explores Rio Grande's border world
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Growing up, Ben Masters worked on West Texas ranches along the border where he developed a love for the outdoors and wildlife. The experience eventually led him to study wildlife b...
May 04, 2019
Women's hockey stars lead walkout in bid for a stronger professional league
Unsatisfied with their options, over 200 women say they will not play in a North American hockey league until they get the league they want. Players from both the Canadian Women's Hockey League, ...
May 04, 2019
Water to stay high but second round of floods not expected: Goodale
OTTAWA - Water levels are expected to peak by week's end in flood zones around the nation's capital, federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said Thursday as he toured neighbourhoods in east Otta...
May 04, 2019
Judge awards $20-million damages against website that pirated obituaries
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A $20-million ruling against a website accused of pirating obituaries and photos of dead people in order to profit from grieving families will deter other sites from ...
May 04, 2019
SOUND OFF: Where is the line for censorship?
WE AT THE Book and Periodical Council (BPC) read Mel Rothenburger's opinion about the terrorist atrocity in Christchurch, New Zealand, with interest. "The World Decides Not to Play the Killer's Game" ...
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Secluded Baltimore mayor resigns amid scandal
Baltimore's mayor resigned under pressure Thursday amid a flurry of investigations into whether she arranged bulk sales of her self-published children's books to disguise hundreds of thousands of doll...
May 04, 2019
Quebec government orders public coroner's inquest into 7-year-old's death
QUEBEC - It's "revolting" that authorities failed to prevent the death a seven-year-old girl who had a long history with the province's youth protection system, Premier Franco...
May 04, 2019
Knockin' on Abe's door: Japanese PM shows off quirky Canadian souvenir
LAKE KAWAGUCHI, Japan - A Quebec wood carver was delighted Thursday to learn Japan's prime minister was proudly showing off one of his creations - a door-knocker featuring a wood carving of a beaver t...
May 04, 2019
