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Texas police officer charged with murder in Dallas shooting
DALLAS - A Texas police officer has been indicted on a murder charge two weeks after shooting the unarmed driver of a truck that had been reported stolen as the vehicle swerved past his police SUV in ...
Jun 27, 2019
China asks for suspension of Canadian meat, citing forged certificates
OTTAWA - The Chinese Embassy said Tuesday it has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports, a surprise move that comes amid the diplomatic dispute over the December arrest of H...
Jun 27, 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. "I don't see it...
Jun 27, 2019
Helen Schuler Nature Centre receives $100,000 donation for outdoor learning facility
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The outdoor classroom just behind the newly renovated Helen Schuler Nature Centre has had its day and needs replacement. That's according to Curtis Goodman, the centre's Resource Deve...
Jun 27, 2019 Cheque from South Country Co-Op presented to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Witness says 'snitching' talk preceded Nipsey Hussle killing
LOS ANGELES - Court transcripts show that rapper Nipsey Hussle and the man charged with killing him had a conversation about "snitching" shortly before the rapper was shot. In grand jury transcripts u...
Jun 27, 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 27, 2019
Stamps mark Canadian contribution to Apollo 11 moon mission as 50th anniversary nears
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada Post has issued a pair of commemorative stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed humans on the moon for the first time - highlighting the Canad...
Jun 27, 2019
Mountie charged with manslaughter made tactically disastrous decision: trial
THOMPSON, Man. - An RCMP officer in northern Manitoba made a disastrous tactical decision to step in front a vehicle before he shot the driver, an expert in police use of force testified at the office...
Jun 27, 2019
Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges in strip club brawl
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B was arraigned Tuesday on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a New York City strip club. "Not guilty, sir, honour," said the rapper dres...
Jun 27, 2019
Randy rays: Aggressive mating behaviour closes stingray exhibit at Winnipeg zoo
WINNIPEG - Three stingrays have died and 24 others are getting what amounts to a cold shower after aggressive mating behaviour at a Winnipeg zoo. The Stingray Beach exhibit opened in Ma...
Jun 27, 2019