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Judge says R. Kelly's lawyers have week to answer lawsuit
CHICAGO - Attorneys for R. Kelly have one week to respond to a lawsuit alleging sex abuse or face losing the case. Kelly's attorneys sought to put the lawsuit on hold while the singer fights sex-relat...
Jun 21, 2019

Explosions, fire rock US oil refinery; gas prices could rise
PHILADELPHIA - Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuri...
Jun 21, 2019

Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor ...
Jun 21, 2019

Retired NWHL player Browne weighs in on hockey journey as transgender man
TORONTO - For years, something always felt off when Harrison Browne heard his name announced after scoring a goal. Browne, who played as Hailey Browne early in his career, is ...
Jun 21, 2019

Family: Man killed in LA hit-and-run was Holocaust survivor
LOS ANGELES - Police said they are looking for a driver in a hit-and-run that killed a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday the collision occu...
Jun 21, 2019

NHL commissioner Garry Bettman feels technology can make league stronger
VANCOUVER - Gary Bettman feels the NHL has never been healthier or stronger, but the commissioner thinks the league needs to continue to evolve to keep up with young fans. Bettman said a lot...
Jun 21, 2019

Ottawa Redblacks look to improve in Week 2 against Saskatchewan Roughriders
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks are confident things can only get better. That being said, Ottawa has little to complain about after pulling off a 32-28 come-from-behind win against the defend...
Jun 21, 2019

'Fixer Upper' couple plans $10.4M Texas development plan
WACO, Texas - Former "Fixer Upper" hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines have introduced a $10.4 million plan to expand on the popular shops they operate in their Texas hometown of Waco. The Waco Tribune-Heral...
Jun 21, 2019

Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe
CHICAGO - A judge decided to appoint a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of lying t...
Jun 21, 2019

Father and son unveil reconciliation pole in B.C. on Indigenous Peoples Day
VANCOUVER - A father and son carving team unveiled their 13-metre reconciliation pole outside the Vancouver School District's Education Centre to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. ...
Jun 21, 2019