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Trump: 'Surprise' question about Pence led him to hesitate
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he hesitated to back a possible 2024 presidential run by Vice-President Mike Pence because he was caught off-guard by the question. Given a chance at a do-over...
Jun 25, 2019
Infrastructure bank gives Via $71M for work on multibillion-dollar project
OTTAWA - A federal infrastructure agency is providing $71 million to Via Rail to help it in its plan to build dedicated tracks for faster, more frequent service in Ontario and Quebec. The details unve...
Jun 25, 2019
Montreal Impact not worried about players being overlooked for all-star game
MONTREAL - All-star snubs aside, the Montreal Impact are counting on collective performances to stay in playoff contention. The Impact (8-7-3) will kick off the second half of their Major League Socce...
Jun 25, 2019
US consumer confidence hits lowest level since September '17
WASHINGTON - American consumers are feeling less confident this month as heightened trade tensions take a toll. The Conference Board, a business research group, says its consumer confidence index fell...
Jun 25, 2019
US new-home sales fell 7.8% in May
WASHINGTON - Sales of new U.S. homes slumped 7.8% in May, as sales plunged in the pricier Northeastern and Western markets. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new homes sold at a seasonally adj...
Jun 25, 2019
'Clients fall off:' Calgary program helps recently released prisoners with hep C
CALGARY - Imagine adjusting to life after serving prison time, then add mental- health struggles, addiction or homelessness. Now, throw in hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that can cause serious liver...
Jun 25, 2019
Young girl injured in Wainwright parade
WAINWRIGHT- The mayor of Wainwright says a six-year-old girl was seriously hurt when she fell off a float during the town's annual stampede parade on Saturday.Brian Bethune says the incident occurred ...
Jun 25, 2019
Edmonton man found guilty of murder in 2014 bar shooting
GRANDE PRAIRIE- A judge has rejected an argument of self-defence in convicting an Edmonton man of first-degree murder in the shooting death of another Edmonton man outside a Grande Prairie bar.Nichola...
Jun 25, 2019
Text of Jackson estate statement on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Statement to The Associated Press from Michael Jackson's estate on the 10th anniversary of his death. ___ Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitari...
Jun 25, 2019
Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam captures most improved player award
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has won the NBA's most improved player award. Siakam, who helped the Raptors win their first NBA championship this month, beat out D'Angelo...
Jun 25, 2019