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Ukraine's leader: Trump didn't use US military aid as lever
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine's president said Tuesday that no one explained to him why millions of dollars in U.S. military aid to his country was delayed, dismissing suggestions that President Donald Trum...
Oct 03, 2019

Studio behind ‘Sesame Street’ is making an Elmo talk show
NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel... and Elmo? Sesame Workshop is developing a talk show starring the squeaky-voiced puppet, called "The Not Too Late Show with Elmo," where he wil...
Oct 03, 2019

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson sidelined with foot injury
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Adam Larsson on long-term injured reserve with a foot injury. Larsson was hurt in the first period of Wednesday night's season-opening win against...
Oct 03, 2019

Quebec won't appeal ruling that struck down assisted death provision
QUEBEC - The Quebec government says it won't appeal a court ruling striking down sections of the provincial law on medically assisted dying deemed unconstitutional. In a decision rendered la...
Oct 03, 2019

Prosecutor urges judge to find ex-hostage Joshua Boyle guilty of assaulting wife
OTTAWA - A Crown attorney is urging a judge to find former hostage Joshua Boyle guilty of assaulting his wife Caitlan Coleman, saying he used a calculated mixture of kindness and cruelty to ensna...
Oct 03, 2019

Border officers mistakenly gave Meng Wanzhou's phone passcodes to RCMP: Crown
VANCOUVER - Canadian border guards mistakenly gave the RCMP passcodes to electronic devices belonging to Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou, a Crown prosecutor said Tuesday. Officers with the ...
Oct 03, 2019

RCMP gave FBI serial numbers, other details about Meng Wanzhou's phones: defence
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou says the RCMP illegally passed on serial numbers and other crucial identifying details of her cellphones, laptop and tablet to the F...
Oct 03, 2019

Ex-hostage Boyle's testimony at assault trial was evasive, self-serving: Crown
OTTAWA - Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle has woven a fictional, self-serving narrative to disguise the fact he demeaned, subjugated and assaulted his wife Caitlan Coleman, a Crown attorney&nbs...
Oct 03, 2019

Yanks’ Paxton to start opener vs Twins, Sabathia off roster
NEW YORK - Canadian James Paxton will start the New York Yankees' AL Division Series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and 39-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will not be included on...
Oct 03, 2019

Kubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home. The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play...
Oct 03, 2019