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Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday. George Mendonsa was 95. Mendonsa fell and had a seizure at the assisted li...
Feb 18, 2019
U.K.'s pro-Huawei signals give Canada breathing space on 5G decision: expert
OTTAWA - A Canadian security expert says Ottawa will be cheering from the sidelines over fresh signals that Britain believes it can manage any 5G security risks posed by Huawei Technolo...
Feb 18, 2019
Kucherov, Tarasenko, Crosby named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay Lightning right-wing Nikita Kucherov, St. Louis Blues right-wing Vladimir Tarasenko and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby are the NHL's three stars of the week. Kucher...
Feb 18, 2019
Toronto FC in Panama for first competitive test of 2019 in Champions League play
According to Lonely Planet, La Chorrera is famous throughout Panama for its chicheme - a sweet non-alcoholic drink made from milk, mashed corn, cinnamon and vanilla. "It's not really worth a stop...
Feb 18, 2019
'Shut me out': Manitoba rancher says CN mum about oil spill on his land
ST-LAZARE, Man. - A Manitoba rancher says he's being shut out by CN after a derailment spilled oil on an oxbow of the Assiniboine River he uses to water his cattle in summer. Jayme Corr says he's...
Feb 18, 2019
Final arguments begin in case of Quebecers seeking assisted death
MONTREAL - The case of two Quebecers who suffer from incurable degenerative diseases but are ineligible for medically assisted death is entering its final phase. The parties are beginning final a...
Feb 18, 2019
City overcomes stubborn Newport to reach FA Cup quarters
Manchester City broke through Newport's stubborn defence in the second half to beat the fourth-tier side 4-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday, although the result wasn't as straightforward as the scoreline s...
Feb 18, 2019
Pipeline protest convoy approaches Ottawa after rolling across country
OTTAWA - Hundreds of trucks are expected to roll into Ottawa Tuesday to protest the federal government's policies on the oil industry. The main portion of the United We Roll Convoy set out from Red De...
Feb 18, 2019
First-ever 'Jeopardy!" team contest draws top champions
CULVER CITY, Calif. - The first-ever "Jeopardy!" team tournament is bringing together 18 of the game's top players. There's Brad Rutter, whose overall "Jeopardy!" haul, $4.3 million, is the most won o...
Feb 18, 2019
Floors collapse at Russian university in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Part of the roof and several floors of university building in Russia's second-largest city collapsed Saturday, but officials say there were no casualties. The Emergencies Mini...
Feb 18, 2019