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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India
American seismologists say a magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook a remote part of India near the border with China early Wednesday, in a mountainous region that has experienced huge quakes in the past. U.S...
Apr 23, 2019
Handful of US states are poised to legalize sports betting
HELENA, Mont. - The number of states allowing sports betting is poised to expand. Governors in Montana and Iowa are considering measures that would allow residents to wager on sports, while Indiana la...
Apr 23, 2019
Handful of US states are poised to legalize sports betting
HELENA, Mont. - The number of states allowing sports betting is poised to expand. Governors in Montana and Iowa are considering measures that would allow residents to wager on sports, while Indiana la...
Apr 23, 2019
U of L Board of Governors reappoints Dr. Mike Mahon as President and Vice-Chancellor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the reappointment of President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon to his third and final term. It will begin July 1, 2020....
Apr 23, 2019 Dr. Mike Mahon Photo Courtesy: University of Lethbridge
Egypt voters approve referendum extending president's rule
CAIRO - Voters in Egypt approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030, election officials said Tuesday, a move that critics fear will cement...
Apr 23, 2019
Where the wild cards are: wiping out favourites in this year's NHL playoffs
Wild-card winners are the story of this season's NHL playoffs. The Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars upended the NHL's No. 1, No. 2 and No. 8 teams respectively in the po...
Apr 23, 2019
Toronto FC looks forward to return of veteran defender Drew Moor from injury
TORONTO - Veteran defender Drew Moor was back in training Tuesday, welcome news for a Toronto FC team that has yet to find its defensive footing this season. Toronto (4-1-1) leads the MLS in offence, ...
Apr 23, 2019
Henry Bloch, co-founder of tax company H&R Block, dies at 96
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Henry Bloch, who helped found tax preparation giant H&R Block, died Tuesday at age 96, the company announced. Bloch died of natural causes at St. Luke's Hospice in Kansas City. ...
Apr 23, 2019
In The Rings: Gushue says talks with Curling Canada have been going well
TORONTO - Veteran skip Brad Gushue said recent talks with Curling Canada have been going well and he's hopeful that progress on a few areas of concern can be made by the summe...
Apr 23, 2019
Manitoba man who shot at Mounties, wounding one, sentenced to 18 years
MINNEDOSA, Man. - A Manitoba man who shot at two RCMP officers and left one with severe injuries has been given an 18-year prison sentence. Therae Racette-Beaulieu pleaded guilty earlier this yea...
Apr 23, 2019