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The War to June 6, 1944: How the decisions surrounding D-Day came about
OTTAWA - THE WAR TO JUNE 6: Allied fortunes had rebounded by 1944 after the massive German conquests of 1940-41. British and American armies had driven the Germans from North Africa and Sicily, forced...
Jun 03, 2019
Notes on Game 2 of the NBA Finals
TORONTO - Some notes on Game 2 of the NBA Finals after Golden State's 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. - The Warriors won a road game for the 23rd straight playoff series, ex...
Jun 03, 2019
After dominant NBA Finals opener, Raptors' Siakam struggles in Game 2 loss
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam could do no wrong in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Three nights later, the script was flipped. After starring with 32 points on 14-of-17 shooting in the Toronto Raptors' series-ope...
Jun 03, 2019
In the news today, June 3
Twelve stories in the news for Monday, June 3 --- CANADA SUSPENDS OPERATIONS AT EMBASSY IN VENEZUELA Canada suspended operations at its embassy in Venezuela on Sunday, saying President ...
Jun 03, 2019
Second trial to start for Alberta couple in son's meningitis death
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A new trial is to begin for an Alberta couple who used homemade remedies instead of seeking medical help for their toddler who died of bacterial meningitis. A j...
Jun 03, 2019
Canada needs to increase ocean protection by almost one-third: report
An environmental group says Canada needs to up its game on protecting its oceans. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says in a report that while there has been progress in recent years, re...
Jun 03, 2019
Sudan troops besiege protest camp, 2 reported killed
KHARTOUM, Sudan - Sudanese security forces moved against a protest sit-in camp in the capital Monday, witnesses and protest organizers said. Machine-gun fire and explosions were heard and smoke rose f...
Jun 03, 2019
Trial to open against Thomas Keller and his 3-star eateries
SAN FRANCISCO - A former employee of celebrated chef Thomas Keller is suing him and his three-star Michelin restaurants - Per Se in New York and the French Laundry in California - for discrimination, ...
Jun 02, 2019
Montero, DeLeon score as Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC battle to 1-1 draw
VANCOUVER - It wasn't easy, but Toronto FC emerged from a Canadian clash with a crucial point Friday night. Despite out playing the Vancouver Whitecaps through much of the game, the Reds settled for a...
Jun 02, 2019
Trevor Story homers twice, Rockies rout Blue Jays 13-6
DENVER - Trevor Story boiled down his power surge to one concise reason. "Not trying to do too much," he explained. And yet he's doing plenty. Story hit a pair of two-run homers as part of a career-hi...
Jun 02, 2019