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I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102
NEW YORK - I.M. Pei (PAY), the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
May 16, 2019
F-16 fighter crashes into California warehouse, pilot ejects
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A pilot ejected moments before an F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday into a warehouse just outside March Air Reserve Base in California, military officials said. The pilot was not h...
May 16, 2019
Koepka off to record-setting start at PGA Championship
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Brooks Koepka delivered on the biggest stage again, this time with Tiger Woods at his side. At times overlooked even after winning three majors in the last two years, Koepka gave t...
May 16, 2019
QuickSketch: Liberal Premier Dwight Ball of Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A look at Dwight Ball, the newly re-elected Liberal premier of Newfoundland and Labrador: Age: 62 Early years: Grew up in Deer Lake, a small town in western Newfoundland where his f...
May 16, 2019
Kenney continues fight against Bill C-48
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for a full-court press to kill Ottawa's proposed B.C. coast tanker ban now that it has been defeated in a Senate committee.Kenney says he hopes the fu...
May 16, 2019
US senator seeks safe passage for Turkish Trail Blazers star
SALEM, Ore. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants to ensure Portland Trail Blazers centre Enes Kanter, a Turkish star whom Turkey wants arrested for his criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be able...
May 16, 2019
Veterans Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod ruled out of World Cup squad through injury
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Diana Matheson and goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who have a combined 321 caps for Canada, have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury. Both players have been integral to...
May 16, 2019
Report projects slow economic growth in Alberta for 2019
The latest outlook for Alberta is predicting slow economic growth this year but says the province will likely avoid slipping back into recession.The report by ATB Financial cuts its 2019 growth foreca...
May 16, 2019
Remaining liquor bans lifted on eight provincial parks
Alberta is loosening up its liquor laws at provincial parks and festival sites.Premier Jason Kenney says starting this May long weekend, the liquor ban imposed on eight remaining provincial parks will...
May 16, 2019
Christine Sinclair sounds call for women's professional soccer in Canada
TORONTO - On the eve of the Women's World Cup, Canada captain Christine Sinclair is sounding the call for women's pro soccer in Canada. Sinclair has made a career of growing the sport of women's socce...
May 16, 2019