Category Archives: Canadian Press
Jordan's 'pay as you like' bookstore saved by crowd-funding
AMMAN, Jordan - For years, Hamzeh AlMaaytah nurtured a community of book lovers in Jordan, keeping his bookstore in Amman’s old centre open around the clock, encouraging customers to linger over...
Jun 27, 2017
Dutch sleuth hopes for breakthrough in biggest US art heist
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A Dutch art sleuth who says he’s following two possible leads in the largest art heist in U.S. history is hoping a $10 million reward will help track down the collection...
Jun 27, 2017
Fourth of July fireworks discouraged for sake of bald eagles
COLUMBIA, Conn. - Independence Day traditions in one small Connecticut town are clashing with an effort to protect an iconic symbol of the United States. Authorities in Columbia are asking residents t...
Jun 27, 2017
Monday's Games
Monday’s Games MLB American League Boston 4 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 15 Texas 9 N.Y. Yankees 6 Chicago White Sox 5 National League Arizona 6 Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 8 Cincinnati 2 Chicago Cubs 5 W...
Jun 26, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Monday’s Games MLB American League Boston 4 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 15 Texas 9 N.Y. Yankees 6 Chicago White Sox 5 National League Arizona 6 Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 8 Cincinnati 2 Chicago Cubs 5 W...
Jun 26, 2017
Shkreli jury selection expected to take a third day
NEW YORK - Jury selection at the securities fraud trial of a former pharmaceutical CEO notorious for price-gouging hit a rough patch on Tuesday as the court struggled to pick a pool of prospective jur...
Jun 26, 2017
Barbecues, music, racing, crafts for July 4 at ski resorts
CONWAY, N.H. - Many New Hampshire ski resorts are planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with special events, fireworks and concerts. Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway is putting on its first...
Jun 26, 2017
Cosby rejects 'sexual assault tour' idea floated by reps
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Bill Cosby’s “town hall” tour is unlikely to happen before his retrial on sex assault charges in Pennsylvania, one of his lawyers said Tuesday. Attorney Angela...
Jun 26, 2017
Celebration of life held for boxer Tim Hague, who died after knockout in match
BOYLE, Alta. - Edmonton fighter Tim Hague, who died after getting knocked out in the second round of a boxing match earlier this month, was remembered as a devoted father during a celebration of life ...
Jun 26, 2017
Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards
NEW YORK - Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA. Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his ...
Jun 26, 2017