Category Archives: Canadian Press
Bali airport closed as Agung volcano gushes column of ash
DENPASAR, Indonesia - The Indonesian tourist island of Bali closed its international airport Friday, stranding thousands of travellers, as the Mount Agung volcano gushed a 2,500-meter (8,200-feet) col...
Jun 28, 2018
Hemingway's life and legacy inspire new JFK Museum display
BOSTON - A new Ernest Hemingway exhibition puts a fresh spin on the author’s colorful life and legacy by displaying his own books and belongings alongside pop culture items from his time. “...
Jun 28, 2018
Evans turns tide for Calgary Stampeders in 24-14 win over Ottawa Redblacks
CALGARY - Ciante Evans swung momentum for the Calgary Stampeders at a critical time in a 24-14 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday. His team up 10-7 in the fourth quarter, the Stampeder cornerba...
Jun 28, 2018
Blue Jays trade Pearce, cash considerations to Red Sox for prospect Espinal
The Toronto Blue Jays have sent versatile veteran Steve Pearce as well as cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league shortstop Santiago Espinal, the team announced Thursday...
Jun 28, 2018
Cyndi Lauper unveils report on LGBTQ youth homelessness
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Years before reaching pop music stardom, Cyndi Lauper was down on her luck, broke and homeless. She was in her late teens and ready to move out of her family’s house, bu...
Jun 28, 2018
Writers, other notables react to the death of Harlan Ellison
Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and other notables react to the death of writer Harlan Ellison: “Harlan Ellison: There was no one quite like him in American letters, and never will be. Angry, funny, e...
Jun 28, 2018
The Latest: APME to support Capital Gazette reporters
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Latest on shootings at The Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland (all times local): 10:45 p.m. The Associated Press Media Editors have promised to help Capital Gazette journalists...
Jun 28, 2018
4 journalists, sales assistant killed at Maryland newspaper
Four journalists and a sales assistant were killed Thursday in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper. Authorities said the gunman entered the Capital Gazette in Annapolis and “looked for his victim...
Jun 28, 2018
Sung Hyun Park shoots 66 to take KPMG Women's PGA lead
KILDEER, Ill. - Canada’s Brooke Henderson got off to a tough start at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday after hitting bogeys on her first two holes. But after a pep talk from h...
Jun 28, 2018
Country duo The Reklaws to perform at Grey Cup kickoff show in Edmonton
TORONTO - Canadian country duo The Reklaws will perform at this year’s Grey Cup kickoff show, the CFL announced Thursday. The league made the announcement prior to the start of the Calgary Stamp...
Jun 28, 2018