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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to additional sex charges
CHICAGO - R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts that carry a maximum prison term of 30 years in prison. Prosecutors did not...
Jun 08, 2019
Quebec man whose daughter's death sparked inquiry faces new charges
GRANBY, Que. - A bail hearing began Thursday for the father of a seven-year-old Quebec girl whose death in late April has raised questions about the province's youth protection system. The hearing,&nb...
Jun 08, 2019
Young Quebecers' novel lawsuit seeks to force federal action on climate change
MONTREAL - Lawyers representing young Quebecers tried to convince a judge Thursday to authorize a class action lawsuit against the federal government for what they argue is a failure to comb...
Jun 08, 2019
Arkansas police confirm dead body is former state lawmaker
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Authorities in Arkansas on Thursday confirmed that a body found outside the home of a former Republican state lawmaker was hers, and police are investigating her death as a homicid...
Jun 08, 2019
Local student takes mental health and wellness initiative one step further
A local Red Deer student has taken her school's focus on mental health and wellness issues above and beyond the call of duty.Elena Carritt, 9, is a Grade 3 student at St. Martin de Porres School. Afte...
Jun 08, 2019 Elena Carritt, 9, is a Grade 3 student at St. Martin de Porress School in Red Deer and taking her school's focus on mental health and wellness issues one step further for the benefit of her peers and community.
US trade deficit smaller in April, but gap with China grew
WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit shrank in April, but the politically sensitive deficit with China moved higher. The Commerce Department said Thursday that the gap between the goods and services th...
Jun 08, 2019
Michael B. Jordan presents Central Park 5 with courage award
LOS ANGELES - Michael B. Jordan told the men known as the Central Park Five Friday that he cannot watch footage of the new series "When They See Us" without getting emotional and feeling like as a you...
Jun 08, 2019
Putin says Russia didn't meddle in US vote, despite evidence
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reaffirmed his staunch denial that his government meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election despite the extensive evidence to...
Jun 08, 2019
Mourners remember Leah Chase, Queen of Creole Cuisine
NEW ORLEANS - Family, friends and fans of Leah Chase - the Queen of Creole Cuisine - will be gathering to pay their respects to the legendary New Orleans figure who died a week ago. A visitation and m...
Jun 08, 2019
G-20 talks finance tactics for trade war, digital disruption
FUKUOKA, Japan - Financial leaders of the Group of 20 gathered Saturday to brainstorm ways to adapt global finance to an age of trade turmoil and digital disruptions. The central bank governors and ot...
Jun 08, 2019