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Alaska Legislature fails to override vetoes that prompt cuts
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Legislature failed Wednesday to override budget vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy that will prompt a massive 41% cut of state funding to the University of Alaska and lay wast...
Jul 12, 2019

Manitoba grand chief on leave, denies pursuing intimate relationship
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba Indigenous leader is taking a leave of absence after being accused of sending unwanted messages to a woman. Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says he did...
Jul 12, 2019

Maple Leafs ship forward Joshua to Blues for future considerations
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Dakota Joshua to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations. The Blues announced after the trade that they signed the 23-year-old Joshua ...
Jul 12, 2019

California exhibit paints Ed Hardy as artist, tattoo pioneer
SAN FRANCISCO - When people hear the name Ed Hardy, they likely think of the flashy, tiger- and skull-emblazoned clothing that rocketed to popularity in the 2000s, appearing on the likes of Paris Hilt...
Jul 12, 2019

Argentine Rocker sentenced to 22 years for abusing minors
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - An Argentine court has sentenced a rock musician to 22 years in prison for sexually abusing minors. The court ruled Friday that Cristian Aldana was guilty of abuse in four ou...
Jul 12, 2019

Davis, Adeleke and Stephen all not feeling sentimental about facing former teams
HAMILTON - Defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis and safety Tunde Adeleke will officially mark the end the Calgary chapter of their CFL careers. Both will receive the Grey Cup ring...
Jul 12, 2019

Hearing scheduled in Mario Batali indecent assault case
BOSTON - A hearing has been scheduled for next month in the indecent assault and battery case against celebrity chef Mario Batali. Batali did not appear at a brief pre-trial hearing in a Boston courtr...
Jul 12, 2019

Nipawin Street Fair and parade kicking off exhibition week
The Town of Nipawin and the Nipawin Exhibition Association will host a parade and street fair to kick off exhibition week.Nearly two blocks on First Avenue East in downtown Nipawin will be blocked off...
Jul 12, 2019 The RCMP's float (and boat) during one of the previous Nipawin parades to kick off exhibition week. (Facebook/Good To Go Ventures Inc)

Battleford gearing up for annual parade
Honking horns, cowboy hats and the click clack or horses' hooves will once again fill the streets of Battleford when the town's 36th annual parade kicks off next month."[Entries] have been coming in s...
Jul 12, 2019 The Town of Battleford is now accepting registrations for its upcoming annual parade. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Omaha judge finds police 'reasonable' in killing man
OMAHA, Neb. - A Nebraska judge has dismissed a wrongful death case brought by the family of a sound technician for the TV show "Cops" who was killed by police during a robbery at a fast-food restauran...
Jul 12, 2019