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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 12, 2019
UK group warns of Oman Sea incident as Japan PM visits Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A U.K. maritime safety group warned Thursday of an unspecified incident in the Gulf of Oman and urged "extreme caution" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Te...
Jun 12, 2019
Hong Kong legislative work suspended amid political crisis
Hong Kong's legislature suspended meetings Thursday following violent clashes between police and protesters who oppose a bill allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial and that is seen ...
Jun 12, 2019
Taiwan leader Tsai gets party nod to run for re-election
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has won a ruling party primary, setting up a likely run for re-election in January. The Democratic Progressive Party announced the primary results Thur...
Jun 12, 2019
Arch Madness: Blues win 1st Stanley Cup, beating Bruins 4-1
BOSTON - Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Bosto...
Jun 12, 2019
To grandma with love: O'Reilly hopes to take Cup to big fan
BOSTON - Ryan O'Reilly should expect another email from his 99-year-old grandmother. Congratulations from Deirdre O'Reilly are certainly in order after her grandson won the Stanley Cup and the Conn Sm...
Jun 12, 2019
Warriors edge Raptors 106-105, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-2
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry took aim and released the ball as the clock's final seconds ticked down. But Draymond Green's outstretched hand guaranteed there would be no buzzer-beating heroics by the Rap...
Jun 12, 2019
Kamloops RCMP hold appreciation BBQ in midst of 'really tough year'
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP served up burgers and hot dogs to its members and staff, as well as other first responders, at its annual appreciation barbecue at the local detachment on Battle Street. S...
Jun 12, 2019 The Kamloops RCMP held its annual barbecue on Wednesday to thank its members and staff (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Tellez slam helps Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-6 to end skid
BALTIMORE - Rowdy Tellez hit a grand slam to cap a six-run fifth inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-6 Wednesday night to end a five-gam...
Jun 12, 2019
Bruins fall apart and give up early goals in Game 7 loss
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins will look back on three minutes all summer. The Bruins had it all lined up: a raucous home crowd for its first Game 7 of a Stanley Cup Final in their 95-year history, was ai...
Jun 12, 2019
