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Weinstein jury indicates it is split on most serious counts
NEW YORK - Jurors deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial indicated Friday that they are deadlocked on the most serious charges, but the judge told them to keep trying. In a note sent to the jud...
Feb 21, 2020
Former First Nations' Chief found guilty of fraud and breach of trust
During his term as Chief at Fond du Lac First Nation, Napoleon Mercredi personally pocketed nearly $280,000 of band money.The decision by Justice Gary Meschisnick was read Friday morning at Prince Alb...
Feb 21, 2020 Napoleon Mercredi outside Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Friday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Ministers 'available' to meet Wet'suwet'en chiefs but chiefs won't be there
VANCOUVER - Canada's minister in charge of Indigenous relations is making a bid to meet with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, but with the First Nation's leadership en route to meet supporter...
Feb 21, 2020
Oilers recall top prospect defenceman Evan Bouchard from Bakersfield
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have called up defenceman Evan Bouchard from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors and have placed defenceman Oscar Klefbom on injured reserve. The Oiler...
Feb 21, 2020
Seven Canadians available for NBA 2K League esports draft in New York City
Seven Canadians are among the 229 players eligible for the 2020 NBA 2K League draft on Saturday in New York City. This year's draft pool includes 24 international video gamers from 10 countries a...
Feb 21, 2020
The latest on protests across Canada in support of anti-pipeline demonstrators
Here is the latest news on protests across Canada over a natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia: Protesters blocked traffic at a major intersection in Vancouver after the region's pub...
Feb 21, 2020
Newman released from hospital; Chastain to race Las Vegas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ryan Newman was released from a Florida hospital Wednesday, about 42 hours after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing released a photo of Ne...
Feb 21, 2020
Toronto FC signs Nigerian rookie Achara after impressive pre-season performance
TORONTO - Three goals in the pre-season have helped Nigerian rookie forward Ifunanyachi Achara earn a first-team contract with Toronto FC. Achara, 22, was taken in the first round (25th overall) ...
Feb 21, 2020
Former Ukraine diplomat Marie Yovanovitch has book deal
NEW YORK - Former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, the career diplomat who during the impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump offered a chilling account of alleged threats from Trump and h...
Feb 21, 2020
Fed seems inclined to keep rates low as virus poses risks
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve officials were mostly optimistic about the U.S. and global economies last month, though they noted the risk posed by China's viral outbreak and said they were ready to kee...
Feb 21, 2020
