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US aircraft carrier deployed over Iran remains outside Gulf
A U.S. aircraft carrier the White House ordered to the Mideast over a perceived threat from Iran remains outside of the Persian Gulf amid efforts to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington....
Jun 03, 2019
Remains found in Arkansas identified as Maleah Davis
HOUSTON - Authorities say the remains found in Arkansas last week have been identified as those of a missing 4-year-old Texas girl. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences said Monday the rem...
Jun 03, 2019
Second trial to start for Alberta couple in son’s meningitis death
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A new trial is to begin for an Alberta couple who used homemade remedies instead of seeking medical help for their toddler who died of bacterial meningitis.A jury in 2016 found Dav...
Jun 03, 2019 Photo: The Canadian Press
Spoiler alert, 'Jeopardy!' fans: Could Holzhauer lose?
NEW YORK - Spoiler alert, "Jeopardy!" fans. James Holzhauer may not be invincible after all. A one-minute video circulating online appears to show the 32-time champion of the game show losing for the ...
Jun 03, 2019
Evergreen Park Racing Club earns first win of season
A local racehorse came away a winner this past weekend in Edmonton.My Samurai Warrior, from the Evergreen Park Racing Club, took first place in a race held at Century Mile Racetrack on Sunday. He over...
Jun 03, 2019 Photo: Facebook / Evergreen Park Horses
Sweden won't seek Assange's detention, court rules
COPENHAGEN - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to Sweden for a revived rape investigation, but should still be questioned in the case while he is imprisoned in Britain, a Swedi...
Jun 03, 2019
A diminished 'Godzilla' still bests 'Rocketman,' 'Ma'
NEW YORK - The latest iteration of the Godzilla franchise took over the top spot from "Aladdin" and roared louder than Elton John at the weekend box office, but it still left a notably smaller footpri...
Jun 03, 2019
Kevin Spacey appears at court for hearing in groping case
NANTUCKET, Mass. - Kevin Spacey has arrived at a Nantucket courthouse where a hearing is set in the case accusing him of groping an 18-year-old busboy in 2016. The former "House of Cards" actor was no...
Jun 03, 2019
Trump, first lady meet with queen at Buckingham Palace
LONDON - President Donald Trump met with Queen Elizabeth II Monday during a three-day visit to Britain meant to strengthen ties between the two nations, although the trip was immediately at risk of be...
Jun 03, 2019
Crews called to put out fire near Slave Lake and find body of a man
Major Crimes in Slave Lake are investigating after a man's body was found near a fire. On Friday morning, just after 1:30 a.m., RCMP are fire services were called to the fire about 20 km west of the t...
Jun 03, 2019