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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 10, 2019
Social media skepticism helping fuel distrust of the internet, survey finds
OTTAWA - A new global survey suggests distrust of the internet is being fuelled by growing skepticism of social-media services like Facebook and Twitter. One in four people who took part in ...
Jun 10, 2019
A look at 5 key moments from Game 5 of NBA Finals between Raptors and Warriors
TORONTO - The Golden State Warriors staved off elimination on Monday night by defeating the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Here's a look at five big...
Jun 10, 2019
Warriors edge Raptors 106-105, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-2
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will have to wait to win their first NBA title in franchise history. Stephen Curry had 31 points while Klay Thompson finished with 26, and the visiting Golden State Warri...
Jun 10, 2019
Nurse credits Leonard with revving up teammates after Game 2 loss
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors were feeling low following a Game 2 loss to Golden State on their home court last week in the NBA Finals. Then Kawhi Leonard, the team's usually quiet leader, spoke up. I...
Jun 10, 2019
Drake, Wayne Gretzky among the celebrities taking in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors left O Canada duties to their fans ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Drake - and the rest of the boisterous, red-clad crowd inside a rabid Scotiabank Aren...
Jun 10, 2019
The latest from the Toronto Raptors Game 5 in the NBA Finals
TORONTO - 9:25 p.m. Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky is among the celebrities at Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors. Other big Canadian names among the 20,000 ...
Jun 10, 2019
The latest from the Toronto Raptors Game 5 in the NBA Finals
TORONTO - 9:25 p.m. Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky is among the celebrities at Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors. Other big Canadian names among the 20,000 ...
Jun 10, 2019
Vermont gov vetoes creating 24-hour wait period for handguns
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont's Republican governor vetoed legislation Monday that would have established a 24-hour waiting period to buy handguns, a move that came about a year after the state imposed it...
Jun 10, 2019
New York City street named for rapper Notorious B.I.G.
NEW YORK - A New York City street has been named for rapper Notorious B.I.G. Community members and elected officials gathered in a downpour on Monday at the intersection of St. James Place and Fulton ...
Jun 10, 2019
