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What happened in Bill Cosby's sexual-assault trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Key developments in Bill Cosby’s sexual-assault trial on Monday: PROSECUTION OPENING STATEMENT: Assistant District Attorney Kristen Feden used Cosby’s words against him, ...
Jun 05, 2017
Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed
CHICAGO - A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard’s parents, who blamed the league for their son’s brain damage and addiction...
Jun 05, 2017
Daughter from 'The Cosby Show' stands by comedian at trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Bill Cosby’s TV daughter said she came to the courthouse on the first day of his sexual-assault trial because she would want similar support if “the tables were turned.&#...
Jun 05, 2017
Postal-workers union wants Canada Post to 'come clean' on theft statistics
VANCOUVER - The union representing postal workers wants Canada Post to release the number of community mailboxes that have been broken into across the country. Mike Palecek, national president of the ...
Jun 05, 2017
Rebels sign top two 2017 draft picks
The Red Deer Rebels have signed their two picks from the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft. Ethan Rowland and Jordan Borysiuk each put pen to paper following this weekend's prospects camp in Penhold. The Rebels s...
Jun 05, 2017
Weeding out the Competition: Alexander hoping to continue career with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Frank Alexander doesn’t really want to talk about what brought him to the CFL. The imposing defensive lineman knows people will be interested in how he found his way to B.C. Lio...
Jun 05, 2017
ASDC Female Athlete of the Month: Kelsie Bostock
The Alberta Sport Development Centre - Central (ASDC-C) recently named Kelsie Bostock as their Female Athlete of the Month for May 2017. Bostock is a 15-year-old Red Deer resident and Grade 9 student ...
Jun 05, 2017
“Fair and family-friendly workplaces” apparently means join a union
The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 17, the "Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act." Honestly, it's a great name for a piece of legislation. Based solely on the name of the bill, you would...
Jun 05, 2017
Vegas officer arrested on manslaughter charge in choke death
LAS VEGAS - A police officer was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter for placing a neck hold on an unarmed man who died outside a Las Vegas Strip casino, authorities said. Kenneth Lopera, ...
Jun 05, 2017
Wrongful death lawsuit from ex-NHL player's parents tossed
CHICAGO - A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard’s parents, who blamed the league for their son’s brain damage and addiction...
Jun 05, 2017