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Securing Olympic spot the latest test for Canadian softball squad
VANCOUVER - When Canadian softball pitcher Danielle Lawrie hits the mound this weekend, she won't be thinking about what's on the line. The squad is competing for a spot in next summer's Tok...
Aug 25, 2019
'Angel Has Fallen' tops box office with $21.3 million debut
NEW YORK - "Angel Has Fallen" has easily topped the box office with a $21.3 million debut, as the action sequel became the latest mid-budget release to find modest success in the often quiet late summ...
Aug 25, 2019
France opens Epstein-linked rape investigation
PARIS - France opened an investigation on Friday into the alleged rape of minors and a raft of other charges linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, broadening the search to uncover potential victims and ...
Aug 25, 2019
US new home sales slid 12.8% in July
WASHINGTON - Sales of new U.S. homes fell a steep 12.8% in July, but the drop came after revisions to June sales showed the sales highest growth in 12 years. The Commerce Department said Friday that n...
Aug 25, 2019
Helicopter, small plane crash in Spain's Mallorca; 5 dead
MADRID - At least five people were killed Sunday in a collision between a helicopter and a small plane on the island of Mallorca, authorities said. The regional government of Spain's Balearic islands,...
Aug 25, 2019
Is federal carbon tax killing jobs? Experts say answer isn’t ‘black and white’
farmREGINA - The Saskatchewan government says the federal carbon tax is killing jobs, but experts and even the province's trade minister say it's not that easy to calculate.The government reports that...
Aug 25, 2019 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe (file photo/CP)
Capitals star Kuznetsov banned from Russia team for 4 years
GENEVA - Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russia team for four years. Kuznetsov failed a doping test after...
Aug 25, 2019
Cocaine seized from home in Buffalo Narrows
Three people are facing charges following a drug bust in Buffalo Narrows.Early Saturday morning, police searched a residence in the community and found 47 grams of suspected cocaine and drug paraphern...
Aug 25, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Trump vows response as China plans tariffs on $75B US goods
BEIJING - President Donald Trump on Friday called on U.S. companies with operations in China to consider an alternative place to do business after Beijing announced a series of retaliatory tariffs Fri...
Aug 25, 2019
Roughriders force five turnovers, overpower Redblacks 40-18
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are ultimately hoping to add Grey Cup rings to their wardrobe in 2019. But in the team's 40-18 win at Mosaic Stadium, another type of bling motivated the team.The brainchi...
Aug 25, 2019 (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
