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Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...
Jun 26, 2019
Ontario woman nearly dies — twice — after snake bite in Thailand
Shalabha Kalliath's legs buckled as pain shot through her body during a walk on a beach in Thailand. When she looked down, a small snake dangled from her right big toe. She was able to slam it ag...
Jun 26, 2019
Drivers in High Level area asked to slow down on highways
Alberta RCMP are reminding drivers that are eager to return home in the High Level area that they need to keep their speed at legal levels.RCMP say in a release that they have pulled over a number of ...
Jun 26, 2019
Lawyer: Gooding Jr.'s accuser 'troubled,' groping case bogus
NEW YORK - Cuba Gooding Jr.'s lawyer is urging a judge to dismiss the forcible touching case that landed the actor in handcuffs two weeks ago, arguing that witnesses and security video contradict a wo...
Jun 26, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan's home renovations cost taxpayers $3M
LONDON - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's home was renovated with 2.4 million pounds ($3.06 million) of taxpayers' money, royal accounts revealed Tuesday. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's residence ...
Jun 26, 2019
Police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett probe
Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the "Empir...
Jun 26, 2019
Federal jury rules against Huawei in trade secrets case
DALLAS - A federal jury in Texas has ruled that Huawei stole technology from a Silicon Valley startup, but it didn't award any damages. After a three-week trial, jurors determined Wednesday that while...
Jun 26, 2019
“There were no good options” – ASIRT says Lethbridge Police Officer will not be charged after running over deer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge Police Officer, caught on cell phone video Jan. 8, 2019 running over a deer on Scenic Drive multiple times in a 15-minute time span, will not face any criminal charges.Ac...
Jun 26, 2019 ASIRT Legal Advisor Greg Gudelot
UCP planning return of Senator elections by 2021
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government plans to bring back elections for would-be senators and hold a vote in a little more than two years.Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer has introduced ...
Jun 26, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (right) introduced the bill to the legislature (Photo: Facebook / Doug Schweitzer)
Second Banff grizzly dies after being struck by vehicle: Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. - Motorists in Banff National Park are being urged to heed speed limits and report wildlife sightings after the second grizzly bear in three weeks died from a vehicle strike. A femal...
Jun 26, 2019