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US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn
WASHINGTON - A U.S. official said the military made preparations Thursday night for limited strikes on Iran in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, but approval was abruptly withd...
Jun 20, 2019
'Why not now?' for slavery reparations, House panel is told
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers on Wednesday held the first congressional hearing in more than a decade on reparations, spotlighting the debate over whether the United States should consider compensation for t...
Jun 20, 2019
Crowd gives NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard warm welcome at Blue Jays game
TORONTO - Fresh off winning an NBA title with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard can't go anywhere without being recognized. That was also the case at the Rogers Centre on Thursday night when the...
Jun 20, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was homeless at times during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Lucas ov...
Jun 20, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman doesn't want to let the noise surrounding his future with the Blue Jays affect his performance on the mound. Instead the Toronto right-hander, who's&n...
Jun 20, 2019
Kim takes early lead ahead of the wind and rain at Hazeltine
CHASKA, Minn. - Hyo Joo Kim set small goals to help her on the long course of Hazeltine National at the Women's PGA Championship. Her target was hitting 12 greens and taking no more than 30 putts Thur...
Jun 20, 2019
New York Knicks select Canadian swingman RJ Barrett with No. 3 pick
NEW YORK - It is not exactly a secret that the New York Knicks need a lot of help. So when a player who did almost everything well in his one college season was available, the decision to use the thir...
Jun 20, 2019
Drag group celebrates first anniversary with summer kickoff show
A local group continues to break performing arts ground in Red Deer one year after debuting.4Q, a drag group comprised of all local performers, has set the entertainment scene on fire, performing mult...
Jun 20, 2019 (4Q on Facebook)
One sentenced, trials booked for two in May Long Weekend police chase
One person has been sentenced while trials have been scheduled for two others charged in a string of incidents on May Long Weekend that included a chase where suspects fired shots at police. The event...
Jun 20, 2019
Red Deer event to celebrate World Refugee Day
Local advocates say World Refugee Day is about celebrating what newcomers offer our communities.A free public event is being held this Saturday from 4-7 p.m. at Gaetz United Memorial Church's Pioneer ...
Jun 20, 2019 Jan Underwood (left) and Angie Chinguwo, both with Central Alberta Refugee Effort. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)