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Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
NEW YORK - Mexican drug kingpin and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced Wednesday to life behind bars in a U.S. prison, expressing no remorse over his conviction for a massive drug c...
Jul 19, 2019
Promoter says no plans to slash prices for NFL pre-season game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Greg Payonk has travelled to watch three NFL games, but he's skipping the one in his own backyard because of the ticket prices. The Winnipeg resident doesn't appear to be the only one makin...
Jul 19, 2019
6 injured after gas explosion destroys New Zealand home
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Six people were injured and dozens of homes evacuated in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday after a huge gas explosion destroyed one home and damaged others. The ...
Jul 19, 2019
Strong quake hits near Greek capital of Athens, sparks fear
ATHENS, Greece - A strong earthquake hit Friday near the Greek capital of Athens, causing residents to run into the streets in fear and firefighters to check for people trapped in elevators. The Athen...
Jul 19, 2019
25 years later, Park remains part of CFL folklore for infamous O Canada
It has brought Dennis Casey Park plenty of fame and notoriety and even led to him meeting his wife. Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of Park botching "O Canada" before the Las V...
Jul 19, 2019
Sweden wants extension of rapper's detention after fight
COPENHAGEN - U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky should be held for another week in pre-trial detention to allow police to finish investigating a June 30 fight in downtown Stockholm, a prosecutor said Friday. Dani...
Jul 19, 2019
Ukraine's president says he backs prisoner swap with Russia
KIEV, Ukraine - Ukraine's president on Friday outlined the details of an impending prisoner swap with Russia, saying that Kyiv is willing to release a jailed Russian journalist in exchange for a Ukrai...
Jul 19, 2019
Pakistan arrests US-wanted terror suspect in Mumbai attacks
MULTAN, Pakistan - Pakistan on Wednesday arrested a radical cleric and U.S.-wanted terror suspect implicated in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, officials said, just days ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan's ...
Jul 19, 2019
In the news today, July 17
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, July 17 --- TRUDEAU TO PUSH TRADE PACT IN EU SUMMIT Lawmakers in France begin their ratification of the comprehensive trade agreement between the Euro...
Jul 19, 2019
In the news today, July 19
Five stories in the news for Friday, July 19 --- SCHEER'S FOOD GUIDE PLEDGE UNDER SCRUTINY Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer faced strong criticism from nutrition experts on Thursd...
Jul 19, 2019