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California sues over $1B in cancelled high-speed rail money
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project, escalating the state's feud with the federal g...
May 23, 2019
Police seek to identify suspect in attempted robbery
Prince Albert Police are looking for a female suspect involved in an attempted robbery last night. On Wednesday night after 10 p.m., members responded to a business in the 3500 block of Second Avenue ...
May 23, 2019 Police are looking to identify this female suspect who was involved in an attempted robbery Wednesday night. (submitted photo/PAPS)
US charges WikiLeaks founder with publishing classified info
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with receiving and publishing classified information. The charges are contained in an 18-count indictment announced Thu...
May 23, 2019
Inmate acquitted of guard's slaying in Delaware prison riot
WILMINGTON, Del. - A jury on Thursday acquitted an inmate accused of leading a riot at Delaware's maximum-security prison during which a guard was killed and other staffers taken hostage. Jurors delib...
May 23, 2019
Ottawa orders tight new restrictions on sugary, high-alcohol drinks
OTTAWA - New federal restrictions on sugary alcoholic beverages took effect today, following at least two deaths in 18 months. The alcohol content in what Health Canada describes as "single-serve...
May 23, 2019
Red Sox close out four-game series with 8-2 rout of Blue Jays in matinee
TORONTO - Ryan Weber threw six strong innings and every Boston starter had at least one hit as the Red Sox clobbered the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Thursday at Rogers Centre. Former Blue ...
May 23, 2019
Analysis: 'More like Rick Mercer': Canada hopeful for Ukraine's new president
OTTAWA - Veteran Ukraine lawmaker Mustafa Jemilev was as worried and surprised as anyone when a comedian who played Ukraine's president on television was actually elected the country's president last ...
May 23, 2019
Killer of Calgary mother and daughter gets no parole for 50 years
CALGARY - A Calgary judge says a "callous and remorseless" man who killed a mother and her young daughter must wait 50 years before he has a chance at parole. A jury found Edw...
May 23, 2019
Montgomery says 'going to be pretty weird' not wearing Raiders jersey
For the last five years, Sean Montgomery has only put on one jersey in his entire career: the Prince Albert Raiders jersey.He's put on that green and gold Raider sweater more than any other player in ...
May 23, 2019 Sean Montgomery played his last game as a Raider against the Guelph Storm Tuesday in Halifax. (Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.)
Three people charged in alleged abuse of 17 children on Manitoba First Nation
GARDEN HILL FIRST NATION, Man. - Two men and a foster mother have been charged after an investigation found at least 17 children were abused on a Manitoba First Nation. Supt. Michael Koppang of the RC...
May 23, 2019
