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One of Russia's richest women dies in plane crash in Germany
FRANKFURT - One of Russia's richest women, S7 Group co-owner Natalia Fileva, has died in a small plane crash in Germany, the Russian airline operator said Sunday. Fileva, 55, was aboard a single-engin...
Apr 02, 2019
Quebec Premier Francois Legault defends secularism bill as "moderate"
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is taking a moderate approach to secularism that does not violate freedom of religion, Premier Francois Legault said Sunday as he defended&nbs...
Apr 02, 2019
Saskatchewan premier to speak at rally organized by climate-change denier
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is planning to speak at a rally this week where one of the organizers doesn't believe climate change poses a threat to the planet. The Rally Against the Carbon ...
Apr 02, 2019
Federal cabinet ministers Bibeau, Carr to testify on canola feud with China
OTTAWA - The federal trade and agriculture ministers will face questioning Tuesday afternoon from MPs about the government's handling of Canada's canola feud with China. Citing pes...
Apr 02, 2019
Acting mayor: Baltimore 'in good hands' amid mayor scandal
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Baltimore's acting mayor told legislators Tuesday that the city "is in good hands" until the mayor decides whether to return after abruptly announcing a leave of absence to "focus on ...
Apr 02, 2019
Canada's Thibault ready to make history at Augusta National Women's Amateur
Even though Brigitte Thibault's parents Josee and Daniel had been avid golfers for decades, she was never really interested in the sport until watching the Masters with her family in 2005. It was then...
Apr 02, 2019
Injured Adriana Leon pulls out of Canada squad for England friendly
MANCHESTER, England - A quad pull has caused striker Adriana Leon to miss Canada's soccer friendly against England. The Canadian women, ranked fifth in the world, play No. 4 England on Friday at ...
Apr 02, 2019
Dinos' Vanhooren named coach of Canada's U19 men's basketball team
TORONTO - Dan Vanhooren has been named head coach of Canada's under-19 men's basketball team. Vanhooren won the U Sports coach of the year award for the 2018-19 season after leading the Calgary D...
Apr 02, 2019
Suspect in killing of Nipsey Hussle urged to surrender
Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore has called on the suspect in the killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle to surrender. The chief told a televised press conference Tuesday that he was confident 29-year-o...
Apr 02, 2019
Oilers star Connor McDavid expresses frustration after another playoff miss
LAS VEGAS - Connor McDavid didn't try to hide his feelings after the Edmonton Oilers' playoff fate was sealed. When asked what his frustration level was after the Oilers' post-season hopes officially ...
Apr 02, 2019