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Two women killed in fatal collision in Calgary
The May long weekend got off to a deadly start on Calgary streets when police say speed and alcohol appeared to play a role in a collision that killed two women.Police say four members of the same fam...
May 19, 2019
'Shocking': Ohio State doc abused 177, officials were aware
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A now-dead Ohio State team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students from the 1970s through the 1990s, and numerous university officials got wind of what was going on over the...
May 19, 2019
Poland leader slams church pathology, backs sex abuse probe
WARSAW, Poland - Poland's ruling conservative party leader said Friday it does not tolerate "pathology" in the Catholic church and will back a commission to investigate sex abuse of minors in church b...
May 19, 2019
Fish and Wildlife looking for lady who bought illegal turtles
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is trying to track down two turtles that are illegal to own in the province.The department says the two Map turtles were advertised online as Sawback turtles, and were sold t...
May 19, 2019
UPDATE: Out of control wildfire near High Level grows
High winds and dry conditions are fuelling several out of control wildfires across Northwestern Alberta. The Chuckegg Creek wildfire is listed at 250 square kilometres in size, and is still 25 km sout...
May 19, 2019 Photo Credit: Facebook/Deb Stecyk
County adopts Community Standards Bylaw following feedback
The new Community Standards Bylaw has now been officially adopted by the County of Grande Prairie, but with a few amendments to it based on public feedback.Regional Enforcement Services Manager Stuart...
May 19, 2019
On two wheels, 'The Climb' rides through Cannes as a hit
CANNES, France - One of the breakouts at the Cannes Film Festival is a comedy about a male friendship that developed over many years and hundreds of miles on their bikes. Michael Angelo Covino's "The ...
May 19, 2019
Defunct steelmaker's 21-story headquarters imploded
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker's former world headquarters. Crowds...
May 19, 2019
Female lawmakers speak about rapes as abortion bills advance
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For more than two decades, Nancy Mace did not speak publicly about her rape. In April, when she finally broke her silence, she chose the most public of forums - before her colleagues ...
May 19, 2019
Australia's leader vows to get back to work after shock win
SYDNEY, Australia - A jubilant Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed Sunday to get straight back to work afterashock election victory by his conservative government that has left bewildered v...
May 19, 2019