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Big music fest abruptly ended over security, fraud suspicion
BRUSSELS - A music festival in Belgium featuring major stars like rapper Cardi B came to a chaotic end before it had even started. Security concerns were ostensibly the reason behind the cancellation ...
Jun 29, 2019
Crown tells Mountie's manslaughter trial he took risks so he could make arrest
THOMPSON, Man. - A Crown prosecutor argued Thursday that a Manitoba RCMP officer accused of manslaughter was motivated by the desire to make an arrest - no matter the cost - b...
Jun 29, 2019
Calgary man accused in grandson's death wasn't confessing in prayer: defence
CALGARY - A defence lawyer has argued his client was not admitting he killed his young grandson when police recorded him praying for forgiveness. Allan Perdomo Lopez is on trial for man...
Jun 29, 2019
Beagles sniff out snails in luggage at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA - Two dogs, part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's "beagle brigade," sniffed out two Giant African Snails in the luggage of a passenger arriving at Atlanta's airport from Nigeria. Th...
Jun 29, 2019
Maple Leafs name Dave Hakstol as assistant coach; sign Hutchinson, Marincin
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy on Saturday, naming former Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol as an assistant on Mike Babcock's staff and signing two depth players ahead of free a...
Jun 29, 2019
Canucks place Spooner on waivers, paving way for his contract to be bought out
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks placed Ryan Spooner on waivers Saturday with the intention of buying out the final year of his contact. The move announced via the team's official...
Jun 29, 2019
Trump dismisses Carter's attacks on his legitimacy
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday dismissed Jimmy Carter's swipe at the legitimacy of his election and said the charge was nothing more than a "Democrat talking point," while offering hi...
Jun 29, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan give London baseball a royal launch
LONDON - Major league baseball's first game in Europe received a royal launch. Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees ...
Jun 29, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan give London baseball a royal launch
LONDON - Major league baseball's first game in Europe received a royal launch. Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees ...
Jun 29, 2019
Steinauer isn't concerned about Ticats becoming complacent after big win
HAMILTON - Orlondo Steinauer isn't concerned with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats getting too full of themselves following their emphatic victory last week over the Toronto Argonauts. Hamilton improved t...
Jun 29, 2019
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