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I robot? Ian McEwan tells android tale in 'Machines Like Me'
LONDON - Ian McEwan is fascinated by artificial intelligence. His new novel, "Machines Like Me," features a lifelike android with access to all human knowledge who writes haiku poetry. In real life, t...
Apr 23, 2019
New Brunswick premier urges caution as floodwaters continue to rise
FREDERICTON - Rising floodwaters have forced the closure of at least 35 roads in New Brunswick, where the premier is urging residents to do what they can to protect their families ...
Apr 23, 2019
Coca-Cola surprises investors with better-than-expected 1Q
ATLANTA - The Coca-Cola Co. surprised investors with a better-than-expected first quarter but cautioned that it's still expecting slower growth for the full year. Atlanta-based Coke reported net incom...
Apr 23, 2019
Merkel: Ukraine vote gives leader Zelenskiy 'strong mandate'
BERLIN - Angela Merkel's office says the German chancellor has called Ukraine's president-elect to congratulate him, saying the vote gives him "a strong mandate." Merkel spoke Tuesday with Volodymyr Z...
Apr 23, 2019
Witnesses still struggling one year after deadly Yonge Street van attack
TORONTO - The survivor guilt settled in moments after he saw all the bodies. Later came the fear of walking Yonge Street again. He grew hyper-aware of sounds and people around him, looking for an...
Apr 23, 2019
Hepatitis C screening available in Red Deer
Described as innovative and potentially life-saving, a hepatitis C screening program has launched at London Drugs in Red Deer.Recent guidelines published by the Canadian Association for the Study of t...
Apr 23, 2019
Fire advisory for Lacombe County
Due to windy and dry conditions, a Fire Advisory has been issued for Lacombe County.Existing fire permits remain valid (subject to suspension or cancellation). New fire permits will be issued on a cas...
Apr 23, 2019
Report shows Albertans most concerned about debt, interest rates
April 22, 2019 - Albertans are feeling worse about their consumer debt and personal finances than other provinces, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, Albertans' perception of their debt ...
Apr 23, 2019
Montreal Impact look to break out of offensive slump in New England
Montreal Impact coach Remi Garde insists he's not too concerned by his team's lack of scoring, despite being mired in the worst offensive slump in Major League Soccer. The Impact (3-3-2) will look to ...
Apr 23, 2019
Brothers sue Jussie Smollett's lawyers, claiming defamation
CHICAGO - Two brothers who say they helped Jussie Smollett stage a racist and homophobic attack against himself filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the "Empire" actor's attorneys, alleging that they repea...
Apr 23, 2019