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Canada extends leadership of NATO training mission in Iraq to November 2020
OTTAWA - Canada will lead a NATO training mission in Iraq until November 2020 after the federal government approved an extension to the operation. News of the extension comes as Defence Minister Harji...
Jun 28, 2019
Lawsuit seeks to block Georgia law that bans most abortions
ATLANTA - A federal lawsuit filed Friday in Atlanta is the latest effort by abortion providers and advocacy groups to challenge a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in conservative states. Lawye...
Jun 28, 2019
US consumers increase spending a modest 0.4% in May
WASHINGTON - Consumer spending increased 0.4% in May, a modest gain that suggests Americans remain confident enough about the economy's outlook to keep shopping. The Commerce Department said Friday th...
Jun 28, 2019
Justices won't revive Alabama ban on abortion procedure
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court won't revive Alabama's ban on the most commonly used procedure in second-trimester abortions. The measure has been blocked by lower courts. The justices on Friday reject...
Jun 28, 2019
"Big Dog" aka "Bomber" helps spark Bombers to 2nd place finish in Major Men's Fastball
Game 1HD Bombers 8STK Orioles 0WP: Scott Austin (5 IP, 2 H, 10 K)LP: Michael Sam Bombers: Adam Donnelly (2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R) Kevin Kawaguchi (1B, 2B) Quinn Bjordal (2 Run 2B)Game 2HD Bombers 10Cardinals ...
Jun 28, 2019 Imagecredit:Major Men's Fastball
France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
PARIS - Schools are dousing kids with water and nursing homes are equipping the elderly with hydration sensors as France and other nations battle a record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. Seve...
Jun 28, 2019
Flyers advance to provincials
Pleasure Pools Flyers 12 - 6 Nordiques The Pleasure Pools Flyers captured the 'D' Division Championship. Led by hattricks from Logan Stankoven and Lane Grunerud, the Flyers won a fast-paced game. Tyle...
Jun 28, 2019 Image credit: Kamloops Ball Hockey
Eric Trump says he was spit on at Chicago cocktail lounge
CHICAGO - President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump said the U.S. Secret Service took an employee of a Chicago cocktail lounge into custody after she spit on him. Eric Trump told Breitbart News in a tel...
Jun 28, 2019
Desert Ride looking to end Sam-Son Farm's drought in Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Steve Bahen and Desert Ride face a formidable challenge in returning Sam-Son Farm to the winner's circle at the $1-million Queen's Plate. The Woodbine Oaks champion will be the lone fil...
Jun 28, 2019
In the news today, June 28
Five stories in the news for Friday, June 28 --- CHINESE SPY CASE TANGLED IN SECRECY SPATS The case of a Canadian man accused of trying to spy for China is once again tied up in mysteri...
Jun 28, 2019
