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R. Kelly's life mirrors that of prosecutor who charged him
In R. Kelly’s fight for his freedom, he faces a straight-talking prosecutor whose life in some ways parallels his own. Though the singer was dogged for decades by allegations he victimized women...
Feb 23, 2019
Counting starts in Nigeria's delayed poll marked by violence
DAURA, Nigeria - Nigeria began counting votes in a presidential election on Saturday marked by an extremist attack and other killings, late-opening polling stations and a surprise loss for top challen...
Feb 23, 2019
Hernandez has two hits as Blue Jays fall to Tigers 4-0 in spring training opener
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Teoscar Hernandez has two of Toronto’s five hits as the Blue Jays fell to the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Saturday in the first pre-season game this year for both teams. Ryan Borucki g...
Feb 23, 2019
Toronto FC's pursuit of Spanish midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo nears crunch time
Toronto FC’s pursuit of Spanish attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo is nearing crunch time. Toronto general manager Ali Curtis and president Bill Manning are back from Belgium after holding t...
Feb 23, 2019
Canada's Heather McLean top 10 at world sprint speedskating championships
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canada’s Heather McLean is ranked in the top 10 after the first day of races at the world sprint speedskating championships on Saturday. McLean was the top Canadian on ...
Feb 23, 2019
After Tottenham loss, Pochettino loses temper as well
LONDON - After Tottenham lost vital ground in the Premier League title race, Mauricio Pochettino lost his temper as well. The Tottenham coach angrily squared up to referee Mike Dean after the 2-1 loss...
Feb 23, 2019
New immigration projects offer caregivers pathway to permanent residence
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is launching two new immigration pilot programs that will allow caregivers to come to Canada with their families while also offering them the opportunity to become perm...
Feb 23, 2019
Montreal police arrest one of Quebec's 10 most wanted criminals
Montreal police say they’ve arrested one of Quebec’s 10 most wanted criminals. They say Frederick Silva, 37, was arrested last night in Montreal and is expected to appear in court this aft...
Feb 23, 2019
Women take Catholic bishops to task at Vatican abuse summit
VATICAN CITY - A prominent Nigerian nun blasted the culture of silence that has long kept clergy sexual abuse hidden in the Catholic Church, telling Catholic leaders Saturday that they must transparen...
Feb 23, 2019
French yellow vest protesters seek momentum on 15th week
PARIS - Thousands of yellow vest protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday for a 15th straight weekend of demonstrations, trying to re-energize supporters while tamping down on the viol...
Feb 23, 2019