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Amid Iran tensions, a look at Mideast's powers and proxies
As long-simmering tensions heat up between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, a look at the various countries or players involved, and what could happen: UNITED STATES The U.S. has tens of...
May 20, 2019
Red Sox crush Guerrero-less Blue Jays 12-2 in Victoria Day matinee
TORONTO - The Boston Red Sox crushed the Vladimir Guerrero Jr.-less Toronto Blue Jays on Victoria Day. The defending World Series champions belted four homers, including a pair of early two-run blasts...
May 20, 2019
The Netherlands wins Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel - The Netherlands won the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv Saturday, with Duncan Laurence's doleful piano ballad "Arcade" crowned champion of Europe's annual music extravaganz...
May 20, 2019
DOJ: McGahn can't be forced to testify about Mueller probe
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department says former White House counsel Don McGahn can't be compelled to testify before Congress about the findings of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia...
May 20, 2019
Star midfielder Piatti returns as Impact held to 0-0 draw against Revolution
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact were left rueing their missed opportunities following a scoreless draw at home. The Impact (6-5-3) were held to a 0-0 draw against the New England Revolution (3-8-3) on ...
May 20, 2019
Sinclair scores goal No. 181 as Canada heads to World Cup on winning note
TORONTO - Canada leaves for the Women's World Cup on a winning note, dispatching an outmatched Mexico side 3-0 on Saturday with captain Christine Sinclair adding to her legacy with career goal No. 181...
May 20, 2019
Fire Advisory Issued for Grande Prairie Forest Management Area
A fire advisory is now in place for the entire Grande Prairie Forest Management area, as the wildfire hazard here has moved to very high due to dry conditions, rising temperatures and gusty winds. All...
May 20, 2019
Lyon beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Women's Champions League
BUDAPEST, Hungary - All Ada Hegerberg asks of her teammates is to put the ball in front of the goal. She'll do the rest. "We know each other's strengths," Hegerberg said of her champion Lyon side. Heg...
May 20, 2019
State of Emergency and Evacuation Alert Declared for High Level
A state of local emergency and evacuation alert has been issued for the town of High Level, as a result of a fast growing wildfire.The Chuckegg Creek wildfire has almost tripled in soxe since last nig...
May 20, 2019 Photo courtesy Facebook/Deb Stecyk
Redemption for Gasol as Spanish big man helps Raptors rally against Bucks
TORONTO - Marc Gasol threw himself on his sword after the Raptors' lopsided Game 2 loss in Milwaukee, offering the kind of mea culpa that is all too rare today. "I played really bad and that set ...
May 20, 2019