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Five stories in the news today, July 15
Five stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— POLICE: BODY OF MISSING…
Illegal venomous snakes found in mail Canada Post distribution centre in B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. – A slithering surprise was discovered in a package mailed from China at…
Tatiana Maslany, Samantha Bee among Canadians nominated for Emmys
Tatiana Maslany, often regarded as the hardest-working woman in TV, was enjoying a rare chance…
‘Lone wolf’ Tenor Remigio Pereira apologizes for altering anthem lyrics
TORONTO – The Tenors member Remigio Pereira officially apologized Friday for altering the lyrics to…
New JFK Jr. documentary looks back at America’s prince
BOSTON – America’s prince is getting a new documentary. “I Am JFK Jr. — A…
That big pub crawl downtown? It’s just “Pokemon Go” fans
SAN FRANCISCO – If you thought it was bad dodging phone-fixated “Pokemon Go” players on…
Former Vanderbilt player sentenced to 15 years for dorm rape
NASHVILLE – A former Vanderbilt football player was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison…
Woman who pointed out alleged rapist is sentenced in killing
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Norma Patricia Esparza was a Southern California college student in 1995…
Calgary man, 21, dies from fall in Yoho National Park in Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – Mounties say a 21-year-old Calgary man has died from a fall in…
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON – Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — To…
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games CFL Hamilton 31 Montreal 7 — MLB American League Oakland 8 Toronto 7…
Fort McMurray residents may smell smoke but fires aren’t close, officials say
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Officials in Fort McMurray, Alta. are reassuring residents that smoke they…
Torii Hunter addresses police shooting in Twins HOF speech
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins inducted Torii Hunter into the team’s Hall of Fame on…
US-based Turkish cleric denies involvement in coup plot
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. – An exiled Muslim cleric whom Turkey’s president has accused of orchestrating a…
US-Turkish tensions rise after failed coup attempt
LUXEMBOURG – U.S.-Turkish tensions escalated Saturday after a quashed coup in Turkey, as the country’s…