Murray Wood: Social media exposes racists all around us
Murray Wood says he's constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you...
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Iraqi blocs select new PM designate after weeks of jockeying
BAGHDAD - Three Iraqi officials say former communications minister Mohammed Allawi was named prime minister desugnate by rival Iraqi factions on Saturday after weeks of political deadlock. The choice ...
Feb 01, 2020
For 'Fast and Furious' cast, Walker's memory remains strong
MIAMI - Vin Diesel says it's the spirit of Paul Walker that motivates him to continue starring in the "Fast and Furious" saga. Diesel and the cast spoke of the memory of their late screen partner at a...
Feb 01, 2020
Think you know Iowa? Take AP quiz before Monday's caucuses
DES MOINES, Iowa - For a brief few days, Iowa will be the centre of the political universe, thanks to the state's caucuses, which kick off the presidential nominating season. Every four years, candida...
Feb 01, 2020
2 charged in theft of rare jewelry from Formula 1 heiress
LONDON - British police have charged two people in the December theft of millions of pounds' (dollars') worth of jewelry from the home of heiress Tamara Ecclestone. Police said Saturday that London re...
Feb 01, 2020
Memo to Trudeau: federal IT systems at risk of 'critical failure'
OTTAWA - Newly released briefing notes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describe the dire state of federal computer systems, which deliver billions in benefits and are on the prec...
Feb 01, 2020
No winning ticket for Friday night's $27 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $27 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 4 will grow to approximately $32 million. The Canadi...
Feb 01, 2020
Indigenous community votes down proposed nuclear waste bunker near Lake Huron
TORONTO - An Ontario Indigenous community has overwhelmingly rejected a proposed nuclear-waste bunker in their area. Members of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation voted 85 per cent against the deep geologic r...
Feb 01, 2020
Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers dried their eyes and took the Staples Center court for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death with a resolve that would have made him proud. Damian Lillard playe...
Feb 01, 2020
Three dead, two injured in shooting at downtown Toronto Airbnb
TORONTO - Three men are dead and two are injured following a shooting that police said happened Friday night at an Airbnb rental in downtown Toronto. Police said the shooting call came in around ...
Feb 01, 2020
China reports 259 people have died of new virus; 11,800 sick
BEIJING - China has reported 259 people have died of a new virus, which has now infected nearly 11,800 people as the United States declared a public health emergency and took drastic steps to signific...
Jan 31, 2020
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