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Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at Hong Kong protesters
HONG KONG - Police repeatedly fired tear gas and rubber bullets to drive back protesters blocking Hong Kong streets with road signs and umbrellas Sunday in another night of pitched battles as protests...
Jul 30, 2019
O'Rourke debate guests are black men who kneeled for anthem
When Democrat Beto O'Rourke takes the stage in the second round of presidential primary debates on Tuesday, three young black men from Michigan who were inspired by ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick to k...
Jul 30, 2019
Police following tip that B.C. homicide suspects were seen in York Landing, Man.
GILLAM, Man. - Helicopters, a plane, heavily armed officers and police canine units descended on a northern Manitoba community following a tip that two B.C. homicide suspects were spotted in the ...
Jul 30, 2019
In the news today, July 30
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, July 30 --- COMMUNITY ON EDGE AS SEARCH CONTINUES: CHIEF Doors were locked, roads were empty and people were on edge, said a ch...
Jul 30, 2019
Jury: Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse' copied Christian rap song
LOS ANGELES - A jury on Monday found that Katy Perry's 2013 hit "Dark Horse" improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song in a unanimous decision that represented a rare takedown of a pop superstar and...
Jul 30, 2019
Max Holloway defends UFC featherweight belt, beats Frankie Edgar at UFC 240
EDMONTON - Reigning featherweight champ Max Holloway successfully defended his belt Saturday, overwhelming former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in UFC 240 at Rogers Place. Hollow...
Jul 29, 2019
Three suspects sought in robbery of Ponoka liquor store
RCMP are hoping the public can help them locate one and identify two other men involved in the armed robbery of a liquor store in Ponoka.The detachment says it was just after 10 p.m. on July 14 when m...
Jul 29, 2019 RCMP are hoping the public can help locate Donovan Rain. (RCMP)
New 5-year deal for PBS CEO, new YouTube pact for public TV
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Longtime PBS chief executive Paula Kerger will head the public TV service for another five years. Kerger, who joined PBS as CEO and president in 2006, said she wants to ensure ...
Jul 29, 2019
Royals clean up at competitions in Ireland
The Red Deer Royals, celebrating their 50th anniversary, showed the competition what they're made of on a trip to Ireland this past week.At the Celtic Band Festical in Limerick, the Royals took top ho...
Jul 29, 2019 (Red Deer Royals)
Riggers close out season with losses, but hopeful for playoff run
The Red Deer Riggers put a 14-0 loss this weekend in the final of their own 39th annual tournament behind them before heading out Monday night to try and claim first place in the Senior Men's AAA Sunb...
Jul 29, 2019 Derek Chapman swings at a pitch during the Red Deer Riggers 39th annual tournament this past weekend. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)