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4 men arrested in Virginia violence, called ‘serial rioters’
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Four California men described as “serial rioters” are facing federal charges after…
A year after Weinstein, Hollywood is still soul-searching
NEW YORK – After Rashida Jones exited Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” in 2017 she noted…
Calgary sunny but a slushy mess a day after record autumn snowstorm
CALGARY – Streets and sidewalks were a slushy, slippery mess but the sun was shining…
Van Damme son gets probation term in Arizona knife incident
PHOENIX – A son of actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has been sentenced to 18 months…
ASK A DESIGNER: Creating the perfect kitchen island
Interior designer Abbe Fenimore knew that adding a kitchen island was one of the most…
‘A piece of history’: Banting painting depicts lab where insulin was discovered
TORONTO – A painting up for auction provides an intimate look at the site of…
A year after Weinstein, Hollywood is still soul-searching
NEW YORK – After Rashida Jones exited Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” in 2017 she noted…
Hage, Toews among finalists for Governor General’s Literary Awards
OTTAWA – Acclaimed novelists Rawi Hage and Miriam Toews are among the finalists for this…
The Latest: Vegas shooting survivors form human chain
LAS VEGAS – The Latest on events marking the anniversary of the Oct. 1, 2017,…
Major GOP group drops its support for Kansas congressman
TOPEKA, Kan. – The House Republican campaign committee has dropped its support for an incumbent…
Charles Aznavour, known as France’s Sinatra, dies at 94
PARIS – Charles Aznavour’s performing career endured eight decades, with a prompter in his final…
Melania Trump forges ahead as first lady with Africa trip
WASHINGTON – With a wave and tweet, first lady Melania Trump headed for Africa on…
French singer and actor Charles Aznavour dies at age 94
PARIS – Charles Aznavour, the French crooner and actor whose performing career spanned eight decades…
Cher admits wanting to get Kennedy honour during Obama years
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The phone call telling Cher she was a Kennedy Center honoree…
Colombians say alleged Nova Scotia killer was a drug cartel kingpin
A Halifax-area man accused of murder was allegedly one of the kingpins of a Colombian…
Iran’s FM calls Netanyahu’s claims at UN an ‘obscene charge’
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s foreign minister denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s allegations against Tehran…
Wanda Sykes’ jokes about Trump lead to heckling, walkouts
RED BANK, N.J. – Over a dozen angry fans walked out or were kicked out…
The Latest: Iran dismisses Israeli ‘atomic warehouse’ claim
CAMEROON, Cameroon – The latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 8:05…
Canada’s Rory MacDonald looks to become champion in two Bellator weight classes
Canadian MMA star Rory (The Red King) MacDonald has taken his lumps in title fights,…
Jon Stewart hands out free lunch to construction workers
RED BANK, N.J. – Comedian and former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart has surprised construction…
Andrea Constand’s impact statement: Bill Cosby ‘robbed me’
Victim impact statement submitted in writing by Andrea Constand, the former Temple University employee whom…
Art exhibit cancelled amid concerns over Trump satire
FALMOUTH, Mass. – An art exhibit satirizing President Donald Trump has been cancelled at a…
Visitor centre opens in temporary location
BENNINGTON, Vt. – A Vermont town’s visitor centre has a new temporary location ahead of…
Baloney Meter: Do Liberal policies mean a typical family is $2,000 richer?
OTTAWA – “Our plan — to invest in people, to strengthen and grow the middle…