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US-registered planes barred over Mideast areas amid tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The U.S. on Friday barred American-registered aircraft from flying over parts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman amid heightened tensions after Iran's Revolutionary...
Jun 20, 2019
US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn
WASHINGTON - A U.S. official said the military made preparations Thursday night for limited strikes on Iran in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, but approval was abruptly withd...
Jun 20, 2019
'Why not now?' for slavery reparations, House panel is told
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers on Wednesday held the first congressional hearing in more than a decade on reparations, spotlighting the debate over whether the United States should consider compensation for t...
Jun 20, 2019
Crowd gives NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard warm welcome at Blue Jays game
TORONTO - Fresh off winning an NBA title with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard can't go anywhere without being recognized. That was also the case at the Rogers Centre on Thursday night when the...
Jun 20, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was homeless at times during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Lucas ov...
Jun 20, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman doesn't want to let the noise surrounding his future with the Blue Jays affect his performance on the mound. Instead the Toronto right-hander, who's&n...
Jun 20, 2019
Kim takes early lead ahead of the wind and rain at Hazeltine
CHASKA, Minn. - Hyo Joo Kim set small goals to help her on the long course of Hazeltine National at the Women's PGA Championship. Her target was hitting 12 greens and taking no more than 30 putts Thur...
Jun 20, 2019
New York Knicks select Canadian swingman RJ Barrett with No. 3 pick
NEW YORK - It is not exactly a secret that the New York Knicks need a lot of help. So when a player who did almost everything well in his one college season was available, the decision to use the thir...
Jun 20, 2019
MLA Stone says NDP government 'kicking the can down the road' by failing to strengthen vaping regulations
KAMLOOPS - The MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson says the NDP government is 'punting' the issue of stronger vaping regulations. In a news release issued Thursday, Health Minister Adrian Dix acknowledged...
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CFJC Midday - Experiment! EUReKA! makes science exciting
EUReKA! is a non-profit, student-run organization working to increase elementary students' interest
Jun 20, 2019
