Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Weinstein lawyers want judge off rape case over texting jabs
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein's lawyers asked the judge in his New York City rape case to step aside Wednesday, a day after he threatened to jail the disgraced movie mogul for texting in the courtroom. ...
Jan 08, 2020
Canadian trio drawing attention ahead of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft
TORONTO - Canadian Ryan Raposo has a chip on his shoulder going into Thursday's MLS SuperDraft. Growing up, the Hamilton native was labelled "too small, too skinny and couldn't get around the fie...
Jan 08, 2020
Alberta senator wants prime minister and cabinet to meet in the province
OTTAWA - A senator from Alberta is inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold a cabinet meeting in the province. Doug Black says he has written a letter to Trudeau urging him to bring his cab...
Jan 08, 2020
'Ugly Betty' co-creator Silvio Horta dies in Miami at 45
MIAMI - Award-winning producer Silvio Horta, who was acclaimed for creating the hit series "Ugly Betty" with actress Salma Hayek, has died. He was 45. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said Wedne...
Jan 08, 2020
Gunman gets life term in `Fast and Furious' border killing
TUCSON, Ariz. - A man convicted of shooting a U.S. Border Patrol agent nine years ago in a case that exposed a botched federal gun operation known as "Fast and Furious" was sentenced Wednesday to life...
Jan 08, 2020
Canadian canoe star Vincent Lapointe awaits ICF decision on doping violation
MONTREAL - Canadian canoe star Laurence Vincent Lapointe must wait longer to find out if she will compete in this summer's Olympic Games. The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has told the ath...
Jan 08, 2020
Canadian golfer Blair Hamilton hopes silent retreat helps mental performance
Never afraid to try something new, Canadian golfer Blair Hamilton decided to attend a 10-day silent retreat in Southern Alberta this past off-season to improve his mental game. The talkative...
Jan 08, 2020
Hollywood-backed Quibi thinks you'll pay for its video bites
LAS VEGAS - A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone - for a price. The company behind this ...
Jan 08, 2020
Iranian leader calls missile attack a 'slap' at US bases
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing its most powerful military commander, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases that house Ame...
Jan 08, 2020
Shelburne featured on cover of Kentucky's visitor's guide
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky native and country music singer J.D. Shelburne has made the cover of his home state's visitor's guide. Shelburne joined Gov. Andy Beshear to unveil this year's visitor's guid...
Jan 08, 2020
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