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Facebook launches political ad tool, but still allows some controversial content
OTTAWA - Anyone who wants to buy political ads on Facebook in the lead-up to the federal election will have to be approved by the company, but non-advertising that simply blurs lines -like a rece...
Jun 10, 2019
Ally of Kazakhstan's longtime ex-leader wins presidency
MOSCOW - Preliminary results show an ally of Kazakhstan's former president has won the presidential election. The Central Election Commission in this Central Asian country said Monday that Kassym-Joma...
Jun 09, 2019
Rapper Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys dies at 52
A publicist for rapper Bushwick Bill says the founder of the iconic Houston rap group the Geto Boys has died. Bill's publicist, Dawn P., told The Associated Press that the rapper died Sunday at 9:35 p...
Jun 09, 2019
Lions roar back for 38-36 win over Stampeders in pre-season action
VANCOUVER - Less than two weeks after signing his first CFL contract, quarterback Grant Kraemer stepped into the starring role Friday night to help the B.C. Lions to a 38-36 comeback win over the...
Jun 09, 2019
In big trouble: Warriors trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - The biggest challenge of this five-year run for the Golden State Warriors has arrived. Win three in a row, two of them on the road - or else. It is quite the predicament, and one tha...
Jun 09, 2019
Hong Kong leader signals extradition bill will go forward
Hong Kong's leader has signalled that her government will go ahead with proposed amendments to its extradition laws after a massive protest against them. Chief Executive Carrie Lam told the media Mond...
Jun 09, 2019
Couples struggling to conceive are better off not smoking pot: doctor
VANCOUVER - Men and women who smoke marijuana could be adding to their infertility woes if they are already struggling to start a family, says an obstetrician-gynecologist who is callin...
Jun 09, 2019
Raptors just one win away from title with 105-92 victory over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Toronto Raptors took a pair of games off the two-time defending champion Warriors in Golden State's storied building. And when they walked off the Oracle Arena floor after Friday...
Jun 09, 2019
Bruins force Stanley Cup Game 7 with 5-1 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS - Facing elimination in a quite hostile environment, Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask stepped up for the Boston Bruins once again. The Stanley Cup Final is heading to Game 7 because two of Bost...
Jun 09, 2019
California lawmakers agree to health benefits for immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California will become the first state to pay for some adults living in the country illegally to have full health benefits as the solidly liberal bastion continues to resist the p...
Jun 09, 2019
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