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The Latest: Series of mosque threats begins with bacon
RAEFORD, N.C. – The Latest on threats to a North Carolina mosque (all times local):…
Spielberg, Lucas salute composer John Williams at AFI gala
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant considers him a muse. Harrison Ford says he elevates entertainment…
Responders hone parachuting, other skills at doomsday drill
SHELTON, Wash. – The parachutes slowly float down from Chinook helicopters, first carrying boxes of…
Baloney Meter: Is there a capability gap when it comes to fighter jets?
OTTAWA – “In 2025, the CF-18s will not be able to fly, and it is…
Boxing promoter GYM signs deal to stage fights at Videotron Centre
MONTREAL – Boxing promoter Groupe Yvon Michel signed a three-year deal Friday to stage fight…
Harry Potter play removes live owls after bird flies coop
LONDON – Farewell, feathered cast members of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Producers say…
15-month sentence upheld for rape of sleeping woman despite deportation result
TORONTO – Ontario’s top court has ruled that the conviction and 15-month jail sentence handed…
Schedule, notable attendees for Muhammad Ali memorial
A schedule of events and notable attendees expected for Muhammad Ali’s memorial on Friday in…
Western-backed forces encircle key town in northern Syria
BEIRUT – Kurdish-led fighters completed their encirclement Friday of a key town held by the…
The Latest: Friend: 3 victims were husband, wife, brother
HOUSTON – The Latest on the small plane crash in Houston (all times local): 2…
Ontario casinos could be liable after problem gambler loses millions
TORONTO – Ontario’s gaming authority could yet be on the hook for a claim by…
Border Patrol agent fatally shoots suspect in Arizona
YUMA, Ariz. – Border Patrol officials say an Arizona agent fatally shot a man who…
Transcontinental CEO joins growing chorus of calls for public funding for print
MONTREAL – The CEO of one of the largest newspaper publishers in Canada is joining…
Child psychiatrist arrested in Edmonton facing new charge in Australia
EDMONTON – An Australian child psychiatrist charged with child pornography offences in Edmonton is facing…
Perfect harmony: Earle, Colvin handle duets album
NEW YORK – The idea that they would someday record a duets album seemed inconceivable…
US stocks give up recent gains as oil prices sink
NEW YORK – U.S. stocks skidded Friday in a wave of selling that wiped out…
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Ma’am? Rod Stewart knighted by Queen
LONDON – Some guys have all the luck. Rocker Rod Stewart has been knighted by…
Governor signs bill allowing full-strength beer phase-in
DENVER – Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill Friday to gradually allow grocery stores…
IN THEIR WORDS: Reflections as Muhammad Ali laid to rest
As Muhammad Ali is laid to rest with a public funeral and private burial, some…
Trial hears Alberta had little record of diabetic teen before he died
CALGARY – When Alexandru Radita moved to Alberta from British Columbia with his family in…
Journalist Mohamed Fahmy regains Egyptian citizenship
TORONTO – A Canadian journalist who spent almost two years jailed in Egypt said Friday…
10th Circuit: Kansas can’t block voters from casting ballots
WICHITA, Kan. – Kansas cannot prevent thousands of eligible voters from casting ballots in the…
The Latest: Police: Man told officer he’d have to shoot
DALLAS – The Latest on reports of shots fired at Dallas Love Field airport (all…
South African company sorry about firefighter pay dispute in Alberta
EDMONTON – A South African company that brought a crew of 300 people to Alberta…