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California exhibit paints Ed Hardy as artist, tattoo pioneer
SAN FRANCISCO - When people hear the name Ed Hardy, they likely think of the flashy, tiger- and skull-emblazoned clothing that rocketed to popularity in the 2000s, appearing on the likes of Paris Hilt...
Jul 12, 2019
Argentine Rocker sentenced to 22 years for abusing minors
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - An Argentine court has sentenced a rock musician to 22 years in prison for sexually abusing minors. The court ruled Friday that Cristian Aldana was guilty of abuse in four ou...
Jul 12, 2019
Davis, Adeleke and Stephen all not feeling sentimental about facing former teams
HAMILTON - Defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis and safety Tunde Adeleke will officially mark the end the Calgary chapter of their CFL careers. Both will receive the Grey Cup ring...
Jul 12, 2019
Hearing scheduled in Mario Batali indecent assault case
BOSTON - A hearing has been scheduled for next month in the indecent assault and battery case against celebrity chef Mario Batali. Batali did not appear at a brief pre-trial hearing in a Boston courtr...
Jul 12, 2019
Omaha judge finds police 'reasonable' in killing man
OMAHA, Neb. - A Nebraska judge has dismissed a wrongful death case brought by the family of a sound technician for the TV show "Cops" who was killed by police during a robbery at a fast-food restauran...
Jul 12, 2019
Panhandlers on Salmon Arm sidewalks may be fined $50, thanks to new bylaw
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm has become the latest B.C. municipality to impose a fine on people asking for money on city streets.On Monday, council passed a bylaw amendment that allows officials to f...
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Quebec premier at odds with Alberta and Saskatchewan over Energy East pipeline
SASKATOON - Alberta's premier says it doesn't matter if Quebec opposes the idea of an oil pipeline as part of the Energy East project - the federal government should step in and make it happen. Jason ...
Jul 12, 2019
Frenchman Simon Pagenaud races to fastest practice lap at Toronto Indy
TORONTO - Simon Pagenaud laid down the fastest practice lap of the day at the Honda Indy Toronto on Friday. The Frenchman, who won the Indy 500 in May, had a one-lap time of 59.870...
Jul 12, 2019
Fans celebrate World Cup champs, rally for equal pay
NEW YORK - Adoring fans packed New York City's Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday amid a blizzard of confetti to praise the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national soccer team as leaders on the field and a...
Jul 12, 2019
Clock ticking for solution to B.C. rock slide blocking salmon: experts
CLINTON, B.C. - Experts say a rock slide that created a five-metre waterfall on the Fraser River is a significant problem that could spell disaster for British Columbia's threatened salmon populations...
Jul 12, 2019
