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Freddy Galvis's aggressive base running helps Blue Jays down Tigers 6-0
TORONTO - As Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis rounded first he had his eyes locked on the glove of Detroit Tigers centre-fielder Mikie Mahtook. When Galvis saw the ball bounce out of Mahtook'...
Mar 31, 2019
Notley and NDP unveil platform that 'puts jobs and families first'
NDP Leader Rachel Notley's party platform announcement was the main event of the the day as the election campaign approaches the two week mark.From Edmonton, the incumbent premier launched a platform ...
Mar 31, 2019 NDP leader Rachel Notley unveil's her party platform from Edmonton's Belgravia Community League on Mar. 31, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)
Zion, No. 1 Duke miss out on Final Four in loss to Spartans
WASHINGTON - Twenty minutes after his first and, in all likelihood, last season at Duke ended with an Elite Eight exit, Zion Williamson trudged through an arena hallway, his head down. Following close...
Mar 31, 2019
Jackson, Nicks enter hall with encouragement for women
NEW YORK - Stevie Nicks, who became the first woman inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Janet Jackson both accepted their honours on Friday by calling for other women to join them....
Mar 31, 2019
As Liverpool keeps pressure on City, Spurs slip far away
LONDON - As Liverpool has pushed Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, Tottenham has slipped far from title contention. Toby Alderweireld's 90th-minute own-goal helped Liverpool beat Totte...
Mar 31, 2019
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four
WASHINGTON - Cassius Winston put Michigan State on his shoulders and carried the Spartans into the Final Four. The do-everything point guard took over the game when his team faced its biggest deficit ...
Mar 31, 2019
Rev. Jackson plans rally in support of Chicago prosecutor
CHICAGO - The Rev. Jesse Jackson and other clergy are planning a rally in support of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who's faced criticism since her office dropped charges against actor Jussie ...
Mar 31, 2019
New Mexico filmmaker examines the children of prison inmates
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Filmmaker Denali Tiller started capturing footage of a former inmate's life four years ago. A Rhode Island School of Design student at the time, she soon was introduced to a few ch...
Mar 31, 2019
Beyonce, 'Black Panther' win at 50th NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES - Beyonce was named entertainer of the year at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of colour. After Beyonce accepted the award Saturday ni...
Mar 31, 2019
Tulsa museum to feature musician Bob Dylan's paintings
TULSA, Okla. - A Tulsa museum will soon open a new Bob Dylan exhibit that will showcase 12 pastel portraits the musician painted. The Gilcrease Museum will display "Bob Dylan: Face Value and Beyond" f...
Mar 31, 2019