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VIDEO: Winnipeg magician survives ‘Jaws of Death’ but doesn’t win ‘Britain’s Got Talent’
WINNIPEG – As Winnipeg magician Darcy Oake dangled upside-down and wriggled to escape a hinged trap with spikes that threatened to impale him, the audience members and judges of Saturday's finale of "Britain's Got Talent" were on the edge of their seats.
First video from polar bear neck camera shows life on ice, eating seal, meeting potential mate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The first video of life on Arctic sea ice from a polar bear point of view has been released by the U.S. Geological Survey.
VIDEO: Remembering D-Day 70 years later
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER, France – As Prime Minister Stephen Harper took a private one-hour tour of a Canadian military cemetery far from the public eye, a handful of people dotted the vast expanse of Juno Beach.
Video from South African cyclist’s helmet cam leads police to suspected robbers who stole bike
JOHANNESBURG – South African police say video footage from a camera mounted on a cyclist’s helmet helped them track and arrest three alleged thieves who accosted the man.
Videos look to help police nationwide curb dog shootings that can lead to distrust, lawsuits
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The majority of shootings in most U.S. police departments involve animals, usually dogs, and experts say a new series of videos can help change often quick-trigger decisions fueled by fear.
Video game simulation predicts Germany wins World Cup over Brazil after extra time
TORONTO – Germany will emerge victorious from the World Cup by defeating host Brazil 2-1 in extra time on a goal by substitute Miroslav Klose, according to an EA Sports simulation of the tournament.
AP Exclusive: : Videos show couple who disappeared in Afghanistan appealing to US for help
WASHINGTON – An American woman, then pregnant, went missing in Afghanistan in late 2012 with her Canadian husband. Then her family received videos last summer showing the couple in captivity. The videos now have been provided to The Associated Press.
Taliban release video showing handover of captured US soldier to Americans in east Afghanistan
KABUL – The Taliban have released a video showing the handover of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to U.S. forces in eastern Afghanistan.
Jonah Hill apologies for homophobic slur aimed at paparazzo, captured on video
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jonah Hill has apologized for using a homophobic slur with a paparazzo in an encounter caught on video.
Marianas Trench, the Weeknd, Keisza added to MuchMusic Video Awards lineup
TORONTO – The Weeknd, Marianas Trench and breakout dance singer Keisza are among the artists who have been added to the lineup for the upcoming MuchMusic Video Awards.
Justin Bieber apologizes after 5-year-old video surfaces of him using racial slur in joke
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Justin Bieber is apologizing after a years-old video surfaced showing the then-teenager telling a racist joke with the N-word.
Santa Barbara authorities knew about killer’s videos during welfare check but didn’t view them
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies checking on Elliot Rodger three weeks before he killed six college students were aware of, but didn’t view, disturbing videos that prompted calls about his well-being, the agency disclosed Thursday.
One Direction’s lawyers looking into leaked video of 2 members smoking ‘illegal substance’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A representative for One Direction says the band’s lawyers are dealing with a video showing two band members smoking what the singers referred to as an “illegal substance.”
Thailand’s military junta airs propaganda videos on TV to convince public detainees OK
BANGKOK – Thailand’s new military junta aired videos Wednesday on television stations nationwide showing some of the prominent political figures it has detained as part of an effort to convince the public that detainees in army custody are being treated well.
Conservation group rallies for support with video
PENTICTON - A national nature group made a video to support turning Okanagan land into a national park, in order to protect endangered species and grasslands wildlife. There has been controversy in the last few months around the Okanagan grasslands and how to keep them protected. Earlier this spring, the Nature Trust of British Columbia,...
YouTube video threats mirror rampage that kills 6; Hollywood director fears son was gunman
GOLETA, Calif. – The gunman fired for 10 minutes from his BMW as he made his way down streets filled with university students walking, biking and skateboarding in the beach community near Santa Barbara, picking off people one by one in a deadly rampage that chillingly mirrored threats made on a YouTube video posted that same night. Seven people were killed in all, including the gunman.
UBC artists launch Northern Gateway pipeline video contest
A group of artists at UBC’s Okanagan campus is launching a contest for people to have their say about the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The contest is open to everyone – throughout BC, across Canada or anywhere in the world – to enter the People on the Pipeline Contest with a video (maximum three minutes long)...
New anti-gay remarks by ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch Phil Robertson emerge in video of sermon
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A&E has declined to comment on new video of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson reviving past anti-gay remarks.
Police in Iran arrest 6, show them on state television for making online video to song ‘Happy’
TEHRAN, Iran – Police in Iran have arrested six young people and shown them on state television for posting a video online of them dancing to Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy.”
Drake, Hedley snag 6 nominations each for Much Music Video Awards
TORONTO – Toronto rapper Drake and West Coast rockers Hedley lead the way with six nominations each for the 2014 Much Music Video Awards to be awarded June 15.
PHOTOS and VIDEO: Knox Mountain Hill Climb
KELOWNA - The 57th annual Knox Mountain Hill Climb is over for another year. High-powered cars tore up the 2.2 km track along scenic Knox Mountain Park and spectators were treated to gut-wrenching speeds and heart-stopping elevation changes. The event ran Saturday and Sunday. Race results will be posted on the event website. InfoTel News reporter Adam...
Heart warming video of rescued beagles
A group of beagles rescued from a laboratory in Nevada are set free by the Beagle Freedom Project. The dogs have never been outside in their lives. They experience the sunshine and the feel of grass under their feet for the first time. Also today on Trending Now, Aasif Mandvi talks to Jimmy Kimmel about his...
Gregarious Laureen Harper getting plenty of screen time in government videos
OTTAWA – Laureen Harper is snagging some of the limelight in taxpayer-funded government videos, only months after a leaked Conservative Party memo said operatives wanted to exploit the popularity of the prime minister’s wife.