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Ohio State settling some suits over doc abuse; cost unclear
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State reached an unspecified settlement with nearly half of the roughly 350 men alleging university officials ignored complaints and failed to stop a team doctor who they say sex...
Mar 06, 2020
Advocacy group formed by families who lost loved ones in semi-truck crashes
A new non-profit group advocating road safety has been formed nearly two years after a deadly hockey bus crash in rural Saskatchewan. Safer Roads Canada was founded by families, including so...
Mar 06, 2020
House passes bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disru...
Mar 06, 2020
France dominates play in 1-0 win over Canadian women at Tournoi de France
CALAIS, France - Viviane Asseyi scored on a marvellous free kick to give France a 1-0 win over Canada in the opening match Wednesday of the inaugural Tournoi de France. The game was not as close as th...
Mar 06, 2020
Jury decides Tavis Smiley must pay PBS in #MeToo dispute
WASHINGTON - A jury decided Wednesday that former television talk show host Tavis Smiley, who was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct at the height of the #MeToo movement, must pay a...
Mar 06, 2020
Ignorance driving racism against First Nations after blockades: minister
OTTAWA - Racist taunts and threats of violence levelled at Indigenous people in the wake of national anti-pipeline protests are "horrible," the federal cabinet minister for diversity, inclusion and yo...
Mar 06, 2020
Canada's Koe and Ontario's Epping get last two spots in Brier championship round
KINGSTON, Ont. - Ontario skip John Epping needed every last throw to book his ticket for the championship round at the Tim Hortons Brier. He was pushed the distance by Jamie Koe of the Northwest Terri...
Mar 06, 2020
Expansion Atletico Ottawa makes midfielder Malyk Hamilton its third signing
OTTAWA - Expansion Atletico Ottawa continued to build its Canadian Premier League roster Friday, adding Canadian attacker Malyk Hamilton. The 20-year-old from Calgary spent last season in the CPL with...
Mar 06, 2020
New Impact coach Thierry Henry hopes his team can keep rolling on road
MONTREAL - Not too far removed from his playing days in Major League Soccer, Thierry Henry knows all about the challenge of getting a result on the road. Henry will coach his first away game in MLS wh...
Mar 06, 2020
NEOSS Make and Take event being held on International Women's Day
International Women's Day is Sunday, and North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is hosting an event to celebrate.The 'Make and Take Event' will start Sunday at 1 p.m. at the NEOSS boardroom....
Mar 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)