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Melbourne Storm hard man challenges Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick to a fight
Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has challenged Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick to put up his dukes. Lussick won his heavyweight pro boxing debut in December when he knocked out ...
Apr 22, 2020
Biden returns donation from comedian accused of misconduct
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's presidential campaign has refunded a $2,800 donation from Louis C.K., a comedian and writer whose career was derailed after five women accused him of sexual misconduct. The co...
Apr 22, 2020
Red Sox stripped of pick, Cora banned in sign stealing scams
NEW YORK - The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year's amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended throug...
Apr 22, 2020
Maryland's 'rock star' first lady delivers on virus tests
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland's first lady Yumi Hogan is already hugely popular in the state's Asian-American community. Now, her instrumental role in Maryland's response to the coronavirus pandemic - hel...
Apr 22, 2020
Bend it like Beckham? How about Bend it WITH Beckham
Why bend it like Beckham when you can bend it WITH Beckham? David Beckham, part owner of the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, is auctioning off a chance to take him on in a five-on-five match, pa...
Apr 22, 2020
‘Ratatouille’ director Brad Bird joins TCM’s ‘Essentials’
LOS ANGELES - Turner Classic Movies has enlisted "Ratatouille" and "The Iron Giant" director Brad Bird to program the latest 20-episode season of "The Essentials," the channel said Wednesday. Bird's s...
Apr 22, 2020
Charlize Theron launches initiative to fight gender violence
LOS ANGELES - Actress Charlize Theron and her foundation are committing $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts, with half of that dedicated to fighting gender-based violence resulting from the outbr...
Apr 22, 2020
Young Parksville driver's joy-ride causes damage at Community Park
PARKSVILLE - A young driver using the family vehicle caused extensive damage to the sports field at Parksville Community Park.Oceanside RCMP were alerted to a driver doing burnouts in the park just be...
Apr 22, 2020 A young man behind the wheel of his family's car caused $1,500 worth of damage to Community Park in Parksville on Saturday, April 18. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Canada-U.S. border cracks open to asylum-seekers under new closure arrangement
OTTAWA - The Canada-U.S. border has opened slightly to asylum seekers under the new framework unveiled this week extending the historic shutdown. Those who have been crossing irregularly into Canada a...
Apr 22, 2020
Kids’ health issues may go untreated for longer out of COVID-19 fears
OTTAWA - Pediatricians across the country say far fewer parents are seeking emergency care for their children, likely over concerns about exposing their kids to COVID-19 in hospitals. Some hospit...
Apr 22, 2020