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Man charged with shooting, injuring Minnesota officer
WASECA, Minn. - Prosecutors in southern Minnesota charged a man with attempted murder on Wednesday, alleging he shot and gravely injured a police officer who was responding to a report of a suspicious...
Jan 10, 2020
Iconic Rush drummer Neil Peart dies of brain cancer
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. - The music world is mourning the death of Neil Peart of Rush.The 67-year-old was the drummer and lyricist for the iconic Canadian rock band.A family statement says Peart died in ...
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Court tosses class action against Gilbert Rozon brought by women claiming abuse
MONTREAL - In a split decision, Quebec's Court of Appeal has thrown out a lower court ruling authorizing a $10 million class-action lawsuit brought against entertainment impresario Gilbert Rozon. The ...
Jan 10, 2020
TFC hunt for designated player continues, Mavinga gets new contract
TORONTO - While GM Ali Curtis says his search for a designated player is progressing, Toronto FC has wrapped up another loose end by signing defender Chris Mavinga to a new contract. A source confirme...
Jan 10, 2020
Natural gas pipeline company posts 72-hour notice to clear way in northern B.C.
HOUSTON, B.C. - A natural gas pipeline company has posted an injunction order giving opponents 72 hours to clear the way toward its work site in northern British Columbia, although the company sa...
Jan 10, 2020
Raptors coach says Powell cleared to return to action, Siakam and Gasol close
Toronto head coach Nick Nurse says guard/forward Norm Powell is cleared to play Sunday when the Raptors host the San Antonio Spurs, while star forward Pascal Siakam and centre Marc Gasol are...
Jan 10, 2020
Nashville's Rinne joins short list of NHL goaltenders who have scored goals
Former NHL goalie Damian Rhodes admits he was far from a good puck handler in his playing days. Scoring a goal was the furthest thing from his mind. "I didn't want one at all, ...
Jan 10, 2020
Investigating the Ukraine Airlines crash outside Tehran
OTTAWA - The crash of an airplane, anywhere in the world, launches an investigative process with standards for what evidence needs to be collected and who can be involved. Here's how it might work aft...
Jan 10, 2020
Natural gas pipeline company posts 72-hour notice to clear way in northern B.C.
HOUSTON, B.C. - A natural gas pipeline company has posted an injunction order giving opponents 72 hours to clear the way toward its work site in northern British Columbia, although the company sa...
Jan 10, 2020
Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump
HOUSTON - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order. In a letter released Fr...
Jan 10, 2020
