Author Archives:
In the news today, May 22
Four stories in the news for Wednesday, May 22 --- NATIONAL MONEY LAUNDERING INQUIRY NOT NECESSARY: BLAIR The federal minister in charge of Canada's fight against money laundering says dirty mone...
May 22, 2019
Sweden requests detention order for WikiLeaks' Assange
COPENHAGEN - Swedish authorities on Monday issued a request for a detention order against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is now jailed in Britain, a Swedish prosecutor said. Prosecutor Eva-Mari...
May 22, 2019
Ukraine president takes political stage in dramatic fashion
KIEV, Ukraine - Ukraine's new president, a comedian before he turned to statecraft, made a dramatic entrance to the political stage Monday by disbanding parliament minutes after his inauguration. Volo...
May 22, 2019
Rape trial starting for ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr.
SAN DIEGO - Kellen Winslow Jr., a former NFL No. 1 draft pick and son of a Hall of Famer who starred for his hometown San Diego Chargers, goes on trial Monday on multiple charges, including raping two...
May 21, 2019
VanVleet, Ibaka and Powell play their part in Raptors' Game 4 win over the Bucks
TORONTO - In a hectic 24 hours, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet had a baby boy and found his shot. The combination explained the love he was getting from his teammates on the bench Tuesday night as Toront...
May 21, 2019
Phelps honoured for honesty on mental health, helping others
BALTIMORE - While swimming to Olympic glory, Michael Phelps found comfort in the pool and quite a bit of angst out of it. His bout with depression reached its nadir in 2014 after a second DUI arrest. ...
May 21, 2019
Lowry scores 25 as Raptors even up series against Bucks with 120-102 win
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry had 25 points, a limping Kawhi Leonard had 19, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-102 on Tuesday, tying the Eastern Conference finals series at two wins api...
May 21, 2019
Blues beat Sharks, march on to Stanley Cup Final
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues are marching into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in decades. David Perron had a goal and an assist, Jordan Binnington picked up his franchise-record 12th play...
May 21, 2019
Tellez homers twice and Grichuk hits solo shot as Blue Jays dump Red Sox 10-3
TORONTO - Rowdy Tellez hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Fred...
May 21, 2019
WHL champions continue to struggle at Memorial Cup, Storm send Raiders home
HALIFAX - It's all over for the Prince Albert Raiders. Nick Suzuki had two goals and an assist as the Guelph Storm beat the WHL champion Raiders 5-2 on Tuesday, eliminating Prince Alber...
May 21, 2019