Category Archives: Canadian Press
Japan's Cabinet OKs bill to let Emperor Akihito abdicate
TOKYO - Japan’s Cabinet approved Friday a bill to let 83-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicate and allow his elder son Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne. The abdication will b...
May 18, 2017
Iranians turn out in large numbers for closely watched vote
TEHRAN, Iran - Millions of Iranians voted late into the night Friday to decide whether incumbent President Hassan Rouhani deserves another four years in office after securing a landmark nuclear deal, ...
May 18, 2017
Ducks even Western finals at 2, beating Predators 3-2 in OT
NASHVILLE - Corey Perry just keeps finding the net in overtime this post-season, and his third goal in extra time helped the Ducks tie the Western Conference finals at 2-2. Perry’s shot deflecte...
May 18, 2017
DJ Khaled gives Berkeley grads a crash course in winning
BERKELEY, Calif. - A group of future number-crunchers had their commencement crashed by DJ Khaled. The hip-hop star and social media celebrity gave a surprise performance at the ceremony for statistic...
May 18, 2017
Stroman hits first HR; Blue Jays top Teheran, Braves 9-0
ATLANTA - John Gibbons thought Marcus Stroman might be the perfect choice to stop the Toronto Blue Jays’ skid after three straight losses to Atlanta. The manager didn’t expect Stroman to p...
May 18, 2017
Stormy weather leave thousands in dark in Ontario and Quebec
TORONTO - More than 120,000 homes and businesses in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick were without power late Thursday after thunderstorms and powerful winds swept through the provinces. Hydro-Quebec ...
May 18, 2017
'Deadliest Catch' star arrested after alleged assault
SEATTLE - Celebrity crab-boat captain Sig Hansen was arrested after he allegedly spat on an Uber driver in Seattle and kicked and dented the driver’s car upon learning he couldn’t pay cash...
May 18, 2017
Statue of General Lee coming down in New Orleans on Friday
The city of New Orleans will take down a prominent statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Friday, completing the southern city’s removal of four Confederate-related statues that some called...
May 18, 2017
Defence in trial of Hannah Leflar's killer wants client to get into rehab
REGINA - A defence lawyer is arguing a decision to deny one of Hannah Leflar's killers entry to a rehabilitation program for violent young offenders should be reconsidered. The 19-year-old has pleaded...
May 18, 2017
Duggar sisters file privacy suit against city, magazine
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Four sisters of Josh Duggar who were revealed to have told police that they’d been molested by their older brother filed a federal breach-of-privacy suit Thursday against th...
May 18, 2017