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Judge: Federal wagering law only applies to sports gambling
CONCORD, N.H. - A federal judge ruled Monday that a law prohibiting interstate wagering applies only to sports gambling, setting aside a Justice Department opinion that some states feared would make o...
Jun 03, 2019
Explained: Why the MMIWG commission invoked 'Canadian genocide'
The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women was unequivocal in its assessment: "This is genocide." Chief commissioner Marion Buller was greeted by cheers when she spoke these ...
Jun 03, 2019
She was just 17: Anisimova 1st born in 2000s into Slam QF
PARIS - To Amanda Anisimova, it seems "like, forever ago" that she was playing in the French Open main draw for the first time. For the record: It's been all of two years. Ah, to be young again. Still...
Jun 03, 2019
Combat boots marking D-Day anniversary end cross-country journey in Halifax
HALIFAX - A pair of combat boots symbolizing the journey of Canadian soldiers to fight in the Second World War has arrived in Halifax as the country prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day...
Jun 03, 2019
The Latest: Chipotle says tariffs could increase costs $15M
WASHINGTON - The Latest on scheduled talks between the U.S. and Mexico (all times local): 11:45 a.m. Restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill says the Trump administration's threatened tariffs on Mexic...
Jun 03, 2019
Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple, beset by falling iPhone sales, announced upcoming changes to its phone and computer software intended to highlight its new digital services and to further position it as a de...
Jun 03, 2019
Charges laid following cancelled Amber Alert in Fox Creek
FOX CREEK, AB - RCMP in Alberta say three young children who were found safe after an Amber Alert was issued early on Saturday, June 1, were with their mother and that the woman had been arrested.This...
Jun 03, 2019
New York governor says legal marijuana not likely this year
ALBANY, N.Y. - Gov. Andrew Cuomo does not believe legislation legalizing recreational marijuana in New York will pass before lawmakers adjourn for the year this month, he said Monday. Cuomo, a Democra...
Jun 03, 2019
ECHL says Kelly Cup wasn't returned, made new trophy
Bruce Boudreau has seen a lot of things in his hockey life. He's never heard of anything like this. The minor hockey league ECHL said Saturday the Kelly Cup that has been awarded to its champion since...
Jun 03, 2019
Salah joy, Liverpool beats Tottenham to win 6th European Cup
MADRID - No tears of pain this time, just redemption for Mohamed Salah. Only 108 seconds were needed to banish the Champions League final heartbreak of a year ago. Once Salah dispatched his early pena...
Jun 03, 2019