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Sri Lanka blocks social media after Easter Sunday bombings
Sri Lankan authorities flicked the off switch on most social media after Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels killed hundreds of people, a dramatic reaction that reflects distrust in the capab...
Apr 22, 2019
New Ukrainian leader's campaign had pages from sitcom script
MOSCOW - The president-elect of Ukraine does not have a political record that foreign governments and companies can search for clues. For now, a 51-episode TV sitcom might offer the clearest view of w...
Apr 22, 2019
Cracks showing in newly remodelled Toronto FC facade after wild Minnesota win
TORONTO - Another win and show of offensive might from Toronto FC. But cracks are beginning to show in the newly remodelled TFC facade. In the absence of the injured Drew Moor, Toronto (4-1-...
Apr 22, 2019
Players boycotting social media over racism receive abuse
MANCHESTER, England - Some soccer players in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse for posting about the 24-hour campaign. Talks with the social media co...
Apr 22, 2019
Players boycotting social media over racism receive abuse
MANCHESTER, England - Some soccer players in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse for posting about the 24-hour campaign. Talks with the social media co...
Apr 22, 2019
'Catastrophically' injured van attack survivor, 92, thankful to be alive
TORONTO - Aleksandra Kozhevnikova doesn't remember being hit by the van that careened through north Toronto and mowed down pedestrians on a busy thoroughfare last April. Nor does the&nb...
Apr 22, 2019
'Today' co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager expecting 3rd child
NEW YORK - "Today" show co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager is pregnant with her third child. The 37-year-old journalist shared the news with colleagues during Monday morning's show. The announcement comes les...
Apr 22, 2019
PEI Green party candidate Josh Underhay and son killed in canoeing accident
CHARLOTTETOWN - With only a few days before voters were to go to the polls in Prince Edward Island, the Green party suspended all campaigning Saturday after the sudden death of one of its ca...
Apr 22, 2019
Philippine quake knocks over building, damages airport
MANILA, Philippines - A strong earthquake in the north Philippines on Monday trapped some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, of...
Apr 22, 2019
John Singleton of 'Boys N the Hood' hospitalized with stroke
NEW YORK - "Boyz N the Hood" director John Singleton suffered a stroke last week and remains hospitalized, according to his family. Additional details, including his condition, were not immediately av...
Apr 22, 2019