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Review: A sweet swan song for 'How to Train Your Dragon'
Born in the 3-D land rush, “How to Train Your Dragon” has never quite shrugged off the bland corporate sheen attached to it from the start. But almost a decade since taking flight in 2010,...
Feb 19, 2019

Governor signs measure to hike Illinois minimum wage to $15
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure Tuesday gradually hiking the statewide minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, an early victory for the Democrat on the eve of his first a...
Feb 19, 2019

Defence suggests manslaughter conviction in case of man who killed ailing wife
MONTREAL - The murder trial of a Montreal man for the death of his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife neared its end Tuesday as lawyers made their final arguments ahead of jury deliberations. Michel Cado...
Feb 19, 2019

French police kill suspect after knife attack in Marseille
MARSEILLE, France - A knife-wielding man on a wanted list was shot dead by police Tuesday shortly after he injured four people, one seriously, on a major street in the French city of Marseille, the lo...
Feb 19, 2019

Despite bill's demise, W.Va. teachers to strike for 2nd day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia teachers will remain on strike for a second day despite a move by the House of Delegates to effectively kill a complex education bill that had sent them to the picket...
Feb 19, 2019

AP source: Machado, Padres agree to $300M, 10-year deal
SAN DIEGO - With their city’s long-suffering fans desperate for a winner, the rebuilding San Diego Padres delivered their splashiest free agent signing ever by agreeing with All-Star infielder M...
Feb 19, 2019

Red Deer girl selling cupcakes once again to support humane society
For the sixth year in a row, a special fundraiser for the Central Alberta Humane Society has been set-up by 10-year-old Jayda Monilaws. Her annual cupcake fundraiser will take place this Friday (Feb. ...
Feb 19, 2019

Reduced speed limit in the works for Blackfalds
Wheels are now in motion to lower the speed limit in the Town of Blackfalds from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr. Council has passed first reading of the Town's Traffic Bylaw which includes several amendments, i...
Feb 19, 2019

Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator
Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building w...
Feb 19, 2019
Canada learns CONCACAF U-17 men's draw, first step towards 2019 FIFA World Cup
MIAMI - Canada has been drawn in a group with the U.S., Guatemala and Barbados for the 2019 CONCACAF Under-17 Men’s Championship. The four teams will begin play in the championship round of the ...
Feb 19, 2019