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Gambler sets another 1-day winnings record on 'Jeopardy!'
LOS ANGELES - A professional sports gambler from Las Vegas has broken his own single-episode winnings record on "Jeopardy!" James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a show aired Wednesday night, breaking t...
Apr 18, 2019
Bruins captain Zdeno Chara makes history with winning goal against Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Zdeno Chara made history Wednesday night, helping the Bruins avoid falling into a deep playoff hole in the process. The Bruins captain's shot from the point at 5:39 of the third proved to be...
Apr 18, 2019
Wanted for murder: Brandon Nathan Teixeira - $55,000 reward
SURREY B.C.- The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is seeking public assistance in Alberta to locate and arrest Brandon Nathan Teixeira for murder and a combined financial reward of $55,00...
Apr 18, 2019
Leading directors of global cinema to compete at Cannes
PARIS - Cannes Film Festival organizers have announced its 2019 line up, which pits revered directors such as Ken Loach, Jim Jarmusch, Terrence Malick, and Pedro Almodvar against each other in competi...
Apr 18, 2019
Fox News to host town hall meeting with Amy Klobuchar
NEW YORK - Sen. Amy Klobuchar agreed on Wednesday to become the second Democratic presidential candidate to hold a town hall meeting on Fox News Channel, and others are soon to follow. Sen. Bernie San...
Apr 18, 2019
Lindsay Lohan's stepmom pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Lindsay Lohan's stepmother has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after state police said she tried to commandeer an occupied bus and attacked its driver. Thirty-six-year-old Kate M...
Apr 18, 2019
'Bridesmaids' writers Wiig, Mumolo to reunite 8 years later
NEW YORK - "Bridesmaids" writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are finally reuniting, eight years after their smash hit comedy. Lionsgate announced Wednesday that it will produce "Barb and Star Go to ...
Apr 18, 2019
Questions about Canada's embrace of female leaders after 6th premier turfed
The gradual disappearance of women from the ranks of Canada's premiers raises questions about society's willingness to embrace true equality, former female leaders and political pundits said Wednesday...
Apr 18, 2019
US industrial production slipped 0.1% in March
WASHINGTON - U.S. industrial production fell in March, pulled down by a drop in mining output. Factory output remained weak amid a slowing global economy and trade tensions with China. The Federal Res...
Apr 18, 2019
Thai oil rig workers rescue dog swimming 135 miles offshore
BANGKOK - A dog found swimming more than 220 kilometres (135 miles) from shore by workers on an oil rig crew in the Gulf of Thailand has been returned safely to land. A worker on the rig belonging to ...
Apr 18, 2019