Category Archives: Canadian Press

Toronto FC looks to finish off the job at BMO Field after 0-0 tie in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An under-strength Toronto FC tied Columbus Crew SC 0-0 in Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference final Tuesday night, surviving to fight another day. It was hardly a masterpiece but Tor...
Nov 21, 2017
Albertan takes stand at triple murder trial, says friend gunned down his family
RED DEER, Alta. - A central Alberta man accused of killing his parents and sister took the stand in his own defence Tuesday, telling the court that his friend gunned them down during a botched attempt...
Nov 21, 2017

David Cassidy: A rocking romancer to millions of young fans
NEW YORK - David Cassidy could sell the heck out of uncertainty. “I Think I Love You,” the smash hit that in 1970 launched the Partridge Family musical group plus the ABC comedy-with-songs...
Nov 21, 2017
NewsAlert: Former teen idol David Cassidy dead at 67, publicist says
LOS ANGEGLES, Calif. - Former teen idol David Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame has died at age 67, his publicist says. More to come. The Associated Press
Nov 21, 2017
Cold War drama caught on video as N. Korean soldier escapes
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - It’s 3:11 p.m. on a cold, grey day on the North Korean side of the most heavily armed border in the world, and a lone soldier is racing toward freedom. His dark olive...
Nov 21, 2017

Inmate dies after meth-laden kiss; girlfriend gets 2 years
PORTLAND, Ore. - An Oregon woman whose inmate boyfriend died from a meth-laden kiss after a prison visit was sentenced to two years behind bars Tuesday on a drug conspiracy charge. Melissa Ann Blair a...
Nov 21, 2017

Uber reveals coverup of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber is coming clean about its coverup of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service’s customers...
Nov 21, 2017

Eskimos GM Sunderland stands behind head coach Maas's controversial play call
EDMONTON - Head coach Jason Maas has the full support of Edmonton Eskimos general manager Brock Sunderland and both men have already moved on from the controversial call in the final moments of Sunday...
Nov 21, 2017

Lawyer: Ex-student charged in body fluids case isn't racist
HARTFORD, Conn. - The lawyer for a former Connecticut college student accused of smearing body fluids on her roommate’s belongings said Tuesday that he doesn’t expect authorities to file h...
Nov 21, 2017

FBI investigating US Rep. Brady over payment to challenger
PHILADELPHIA - The FBI has reason to believe U.S. Rep. Bob Brady unlawfully concealed a $90,000 payment made by his campaign to get an opponent to quit a 2012 primary race, according to court document...
Nov 21, 2017