Author Archives:
Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...
Jun 26, 2019
Ontario woman nearly dies — twice — after snake bite in Thailand
Shalabha Kalliath's legs buckled as pain shot through her body during a walk on a beach in Thailand. When she looked down, a small snake dangled from her right big toe. She was able to slam it ag...
Jun 26, 2019
Lawyer: Gooding Jr.'s accuser 'troubled,' groping case bogus
NEW YORK - Cuba Gooding Jr.'s lawyer is urging a judge to dismiss the forcible touching case that landed the actor in handcuffs two weeks ago, arguing that witnesses and security video contradict a wo...
Jun 26, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan's home renovations cost taxpayers $3M
LONDON - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's home was renovated with 2.4 million pounds ($3.06 million) of taxpayers' money, royal accounts revealed Tuesday. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's residence ...
Jun 26, 2019
Trial concludes for Red Deer Mountie charged with sexual assault
A Red Deer RCMP officer will find out this fall whether he is guilty of sexual assault with a weapon and breach of trust. Trial wrapped up Wednesday in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench for Cst. Jason T...
Jun 26, 2019 Jason Tress leaves the Red Deer Courthouse on June 21. (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
Police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett probe
Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the "Empir...
Jun 26, 2019
Federal jury rules against Huawei in trade secrets case
DALLAS - A federal jury in Texas has ruled that Huawei stole technology from a Silicon Valley startup, but it didn't award any damages. After a three-week trial, jurors determined Wednesday that while...
Jun 26, 2019
Second Banff grizzly dies after being struck by vehicle: Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. - Motorists in Banff National Park are being urged to heed speed limits and report wildlife sightings after the second grizzly bear in three weeks died from a vehicle strike. A femal...
Jun 26, 2019
Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden
PARIS - Stephanie Labbe choked back the emotion. Sophie Schmidt's voice broke. Desiree Scott was in shock. Christine Sinclair was the last player to emerge after Canada's World Cup-ending 1-0 los...
Jun 26, 2019
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: Five things to know about the project
OTTAWA _ The federal cabinet's long-awaited decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is due Tuesday. Here are five things to know about the project. 1. What is it? There is an existing, 1,150...
Jun 26, 2019