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'Why not now?' for slavery reparations, House panel is told
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers on Wednesday held the first congressional hearing in more than a decade on reparations, spotlighting the debate over whether the United States should consider compensation for t...
Jun 20, 2019
Crowd gives NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard warm welcome at Blue Jays game
TORONTO - Fresh off winning an NBA title with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard can't go anywhere without being recognized. That was also the case at the Rogers Centre on Thursday night when the...
Jun 20, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was homeless at times during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Lucas ov...
Jun 20, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman doesn't want to let the noise surrounding his future with the Blue Jays affect his performance on the mound. Instead the Toronto right-hander, who's&n...
Jun 20, 2019
Kim takes early lead ahead of the wind and rain at Hazeltine
CHASKA, Minn. - Hyo Joo Kim set small goals to help her on the long course of Hazeltine National at the Women's PGA Championship. Her target was hitting 12 greens and taking no more than 30 putts Thur...
Jun 20, 2019
New York Knicks select Canadian swingman RJ Barrett with No. 3 pick
NEW YORK - It is not exactly a secret that the New York Knicks need a lot of help. So when a player who did almost everything well in his one college season was available, the decision to use the thir...
Jun 20, 2019
Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
NEW YORK - The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick, going with the Duke force who is considered one of the most exciting prospects in years. The 6-foot-7, 285-pounde...
Jun 20, 2019
Pedestrian struck by car in Midtown
A 35-year-old pedestrian is recovering in hospital after being struck by a car on the corner of Sixth Avenue E. and 11th Street E. Thursday afternoon. He was taken from the scene by Parkland Ambulance...
Jun 20, 2019 Emergency personnel assist after a pedestrian was struck by a car Thursday afternoon. (submitted photo/Lemme Alquino)
Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
NEW YORK - The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick, going with the Duke force who is considered one of the most exciting prospects in years. The 6-foot-7, 285-pounde...
Jun 20, 2019
Environment should be considered during pipeline expansion: NDP MP
With the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline approved this week by the Liberals, NDP MP Georgina Jolibois wants assurance the environment will remain protected.She represents the Desneth-Missinip...
Jun 20, 2019 NDP MP Georgina Jolibois stated Canadians should know the risks with the expansion. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
