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Feds introduce legislation to shine light on cash-for-access fundraisers
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at putting an end to the secrecy surrounding exclusive fundraisers featuring the prime minister, cabinet ministers, party leaders a...
Jun 02, 2017
Russia fires cruise missiles, targets IS positions in Syria
MOSCOW - Russians warships in the Mediterranean Sea have fired four cruise missiles at the Islamic State group’s positions in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday. The announcem...
Jun 02, 2017
Nova Scotia election: Aboriginal candidate's historic bid falls short
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia man has lost his historic bid to become the first Mi’kmaq elected to the provincial legislature. NDP candidate Trevor Sanipass came in a strong third in Waverley-Fall Riv...
Jun 02, 2017
Franken: 'Everything points to' collusion with Trump, Russia
NEW YORK - A conversation between two comedians turned serious late Tuesday when U.S. Sen. Al Franken said “everything points to” collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign ...
Jun 02, 2017
Cincinnati Zoo to provide news media first look at Fiona
CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has decided its popular baby hippo is ready for her close-up. Fiona (fee-OHN’uh) is making her news media debut Wednesday evening with camera...
Jun 02, 2017
Truck bomb kills 90, wounds hundreds in Afghan capital
KABUL - A suicide attacker struck the fortified heart of the Afghan capital with a massive truck bomb Wednesday, killing 90 people, wounding 400 and raising new fears about the government’s abil...
Jun 02, 2017
Death toll in Sri Lanka mudslides, floods climbs past 200
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The death toll from mudslides and floods in Sri Lanka has climbed past 200, with 96 others missing, the government said Wednesday. The Disaster Management Center said 203 people w...
Jun 02, 2017
Owners of Ali's boyhood home warn of possible closing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The owners who restored Muhammad Ali’s boyhood home in Kentucky and opened it as a museum say it may have to close because of financial difficulties. The pink home where Ali - ...
Jun 02, 2017
Morales hits go-ahead two-run homer in eighth inning as Blue Jays top Reds 6-4
TORONTO - Kendrys Morales just missed getting in on the Blue Jays’ home run fun in the fourth inning. He made sure the ball got over the fence when he stepped up to the plate in the eighth. Mora...
Jun 02, 2017
Newsmaker profile: Stephen McNeil traded toolbox for premier's office
HALIFAX - Before he led Nova Scotia, he carried a toolbox. But re-elected Liberal Premier Stephen McNeil, 52, comes from a family that does things in a big way, so 14 years ago he left his job running...
Jun 02, 2017