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Iran says detained US resident to be released to Lebanon
TEHRAN, Iran - An Iranian judiciary spokesman says Iran has agreed to hand over a U.S. permanent resident imprisoned for years to Lebanese officials. The comment on Tuesday from Gholamhossein Esmaili ...
Jun 11, 2019
Samoa bans Elton John movie 'Rocketman' due to homosexuality
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" because of its depictions of homosexuality. About 97% of people in Samoa identify as Christian, and t...
Jun 11, 2019
Social media skepticism helping fuel distrust of the internet, survey finds
OTTAWA - A new global survey suggests distrust of the internet is being fuelled by growing skepticism of social-media services like Facebook and Twitter. One in four people who took part in ...
Jun 10, 2019
A look at 5 key moments from Game 5 of NBA Finals between Raptors and Warriors
TORONTO - The Golden State Warriors staved off elimination on Monday night by defeating the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Here's a look at five big...
Jun 10, 2019
Warriors edge Raptors 106-105, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-2
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will have to wait to win their first NBA title in franchise history. Stephen Curry had 31 points while Klay Thompson finished with 26, and the visiting Golden State Warri...
Jun 10, 2019
Nurse credits Leonard with revving up teammates after Game 2 loss
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors were feeling low following a Game 2 loss to Golden State on their home court last week in the NBA Finals. Then Kawhi Leonard, the team's usually quiet leader, spoke up. I...
Jun 10, 2019
Alana Ross to stand for Sask Party in 2020
Saskatchewan Party members have picked their candidate to go up against Nicole Rancourt in Prince Albert Northcote.Alana Ross, came out on top after the party's nomination meeting at the P.A. Exhibiti...
Jun 10, 2019 Alana Ross is the nominee for the Saskatchewan Party in Prince Albert Northcote (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Drake, Wayne Gretzky among the celebrities taking in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors left O Canada duties to their fans ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Drake - and the rest of the boisterous, red-clad crowd inside a rabid Scotiabank Aren...
Jun 10, 2019
The latest from the Toronto Raptors Game 5 in the NBA Finals
TORONTO - 9:25 p.m. Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky is among the celebrities at Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors. Other big Canadian names among the 20,000 ...
Jun 10, 2019
The latest from the Toronto Raptors Game 5 in the NBA Finals
TORONTO - 9:25 p.m. Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky is among the celebrities at Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors. Other big Canadian names among the 20,000 ...
Jun 10, 2019
