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Oakland officer sues Ujiri for damages from shoving match at NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - A sheriff's deputy is suing Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for damages, alleging he was injured in a shoving altercation at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA ...
Feb 10, 2020
Melania Trump asks governors' spouses to tackle cyberassault
WASHINGTON - Melania Trump on Monday cited the influence of "Achy Breaky Heart" singer Billy Ray Cyrus as she asked spouses of the nation's governors to address cyberassault in their states. "I know t...
Feb 10, 2020
Carolina Herrera brings big bows, pops of colour and drama
NEW YORK - It was all about drama at Carolina Herrera's show Monday with signature oversized bows, sweeping gowns with long trains and bright pops of colour contrasted with optic whites and jet blacks...
Feb 10, 2020
Liberals pull plug on 12-year-old plan to move elite Joint Task Force 2 unit
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is pulling the plug on a 12-year-old plan to move the military's elite Joint Task Force 2 from its base near the national capital. The decision ends more than a decade ...
Feb 10, 2020
Wet'suwet'en supporters light ceremonial fire at steps of B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - Efforts by hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en Nation to halt a pipeline project have prompted arrests and spurred a national movement that saw protesters light a ceremonial fire at the f...
Feb 10, 2020
Wet'suwet'en supporters light ceremonial fire at steps of B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - Efforts by hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en Nation to halt a pipeline project have prompted arrests and spurred a national movement that saw protesters light a ceremonial fire at the f...
Feb 10, 2020
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Darnell Nurse to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract extension Monday. The 25-year-old native of Hamilton, Ont., has 24 points (four goals, 20 assists) and 44 pen...
Feb 10, 2020
Chargers QB Rivers will enter free agency after 16 seasons
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Philip Rivers' 16-year career with the Chargers has come to an end. The franchise announced Monday that Rivers will enter free agency and not return for the upcoming season. Gener...
Feb 10, 2020
Winnipeg Jets left-winger Kyle Connor named NHL second star of the week
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets left-winger Kyle Connor was named NHL second star of the week on Monday after leading the league with eight points over four games. He had three goals and five assists over th...
Feb 10, 2020
Police: 2 officers, 1 other person shot at Arkansas Walmart
FORREST CITY, Ark. - At least three people, including two police officers, were shot Monday morning at a Walmart in eastern Arkansas, police said. Arkansas State Police said in a Facebook post that tw...
Feb 10, 2020