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Steamy romance novelist Judith Krantz dies at 91
LOS ANGELES - Writer Judith Krantz, whose million-selling novels such as "Scruples" and "Princess Daisy" engrossed readers worldwide with their steamy tales of the rich and beautiful, died Saturday at...
Jun 25, 2019
BREAKING: China bans all meat imports from Canada
A report in a Quebec newspaper says China has suspended all Canadian meat exports in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the December arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzh...
Jun 25, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)
Minnesota appeals court orders hearing on PolyMet permit
MINNEAPOLIS - A district court must determine if state environmental regulators improperly sought to suppress a federal agency's serious concerns about the pollution risks arising from a proposed copp...
Jun 25, 2019
Rays owner says shared season with Montreal is best option
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The principal owner of the Rays says it's unrealistic for his team to play full time in the Tampa Bay area, and a shared season with Montreal is the best option. Stu Sternberg s...
Jun 25, 2019
Stroman, Gurriel lead Blue Jays over Red Sox 6-1
BOSTON - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. came strolling out of Toronto's clubhouse to an interview area wearing a wrestling-belt lookalike with a big smile on his face. The Blue Jays give one to their position pl...
Jun 25, 2019
Leonard in Lego: Canadian animator recreates Kawhi's famous buzzer-beater
TORONTO - Calgary-raised stop-motion animator Jared Jacobs is a big Toronto Raptors fan and wants star player Kawhi Leonard to stay with the NBA Championship team. So to help convince the soon-to-be f...
Jun 25, 2019
Judge upholds $6.6M judgment against rapper Yo Gotti
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A North Carolina judge is refusing to throw out a $6.6 million judgment against rapper Yo Gotti. The Winston-Salem Journal reports the rapper, whose legal name is Mario Mims, app...
Jun 25, 2019
North Dakota abortion clinic files federal suit over 2 laws
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota's sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to ...
Jun 25, 2019
Trial hears Manitoba Mountie made disastrous tactical decision before shooting
THOMPSON, Man. - An expert in police use of force testified an RCMP officer in northern Manitoba made a disastrous tactical decision to step in front a vehicle before he shot the driver. Const. Abram ...
Jun 25, 2019
Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges in strip club brawl
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has been arraigned on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a New York City strip club. The rapper was dressed in a dark blue pantsuit wit...
Jun 25, 2019