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More research monkeys retire when studies finish
WESTFIELD, Wis. - Izzle, Timon, Batman, River and Mars spent years confined to inside of a lab, their lives devoted to being tested for the benefit of human health. But these rhesus macaques have paid...
Jun 13, 2019
Aid groups: Migrant humanitarian crisis looming in Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia - Aid groups are warning of a developing humanitarian crisis in Bosnia as more migrants make their way to one of Europe's poorest and most volatile countries, where the needs of the e...
Jun 13, 2019
Samoa bans Elton John movie 'Rocketman' due to homosexuality
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" because of its depictions of homosexuality. About 97% of people in Samoa identify as Christian, and t...
Jun 13, 2019
UK group warns of Oman Sea incident as Japan PM visits Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A U.K. maritime safety group warned Thursday of an unspecified incident in the Gulf of Oman and urged "extreme caution" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Te...
Jun 13, 2019
Hong Kong legislative work suspended amid political crisis
Hong Kong's legislature suspended meetings Thursday following violent clashes between police and protesters who oppose a bill allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial and that is seen ...
Jun 13, 2019
AHS using technology to expand access to health care information
CALGARY - Alberta Health Services is expanding its options for people trying to access health care information in the province and they're using technology to do it.AHS has announced two new projects ...
Jun 13, 2019
Committee of MPs decides against calling for school-bus seatbelts
OTTAWA - A committee of MPs who probed bus-passenger safety in Canada has decided not to call for seatbelts to be installed in Canadian school buses, urging further study instead.The House of Commons ...
Jun 13, 2019 Bronco bus crash site -- The Canadian Press
Blues down Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 to win first Stanley Cup
BOSTON - The St. Louis Blues have won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.Jordan Binnington made 32 saves and Alex Pietrangelo and Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and an assist apiece as the Blues d...
Jun 13, 2019 Boston Bruins players take-in the Stanley Cup loss
Taiwan leader Tsai gets party nod to run for re-election
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has won a ruling party primary, setting up a likely run for re-election in January. The Democratic Progressive Party announced the primary results Thur...
Jun 12, 2019
Arch Madness: Blues win 1st Stanley Cup, beating Bruins 4-1
BOSTON - Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Bosto...
Jun 12, 2019