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Explosions, fire rock US oil refinery; gas prices could rise
PHILADELPHIA - Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuri...
Jun 21, 2019
Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor ...
Jun 21, 2019
Retired NWHL player Browne weighs in on hockey journey as transgender man
TORONTO - For years, something always felt off when Harrison Browne heard his name announced after scoring a goal. Browne, who played as Hailey Browne early in his career, is ...
Jun 21, 2019
Red Deer Mountie acquitted of sexual assault, breach of trust
A Red Deer RCMP officer has been found not guilty on charges of sexual assault and criminal breach of trust.Justice Grant S. Dunlop acquitted Jason Tress, 32, on Friday following a week-long trial in ...
Jun 21, 2019
Regional approach to economic development revealed
Local municipalities have partnered with Alberta's Ministry of Labour and Immigration to develop a new tool to get more people working.The goal of the Regional Labour Force Profile is to provide super...
Jun 21, 2019
Family: Man killed in LA hit-and-run was Holocaust survivor
LOS ANGELES - Police said they are looking for a driver in a hit-and-run that killed a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday the collision occu...
Jun 21, 2019
NHL commissioner Garry Bettman feels technology can make league stronger
VANCOUVER - Gary Bettman feels the NHL has never been healthier or stronger, but the commissioner thinks the league needs to continue to evolve to keep up with young fans. Bettman said a lot...
Jun 21, 2019
Ottawa Redblacks look to improve in Week 2 against Saskatchewan Roughriders
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks are confident things can only get better. That being said, Ottawa has little to complain about after pulling off a 32-28 come-from-behind win against the defend...
Jun 21, 2019
'Fixer Upper' couple plans $10.4M Texas development plan
WACO, Texas - Former "Fixer Upper" hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines have introduced a $10.4 million plan to expand on the popular shops they operate in their Texas hometown of Waco. The Waco Tribune-Heral...
Jun 21, 2019
Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe
CHICAGO - A judge decided to appoint a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of lying t...
Jun 21, 2019