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British singer Joss Stone says she was deported from Iran
TEHRAN, Iran - British soul singer Joss Stone says she was deported from Iran after arriving to perform a concert in the Islamic Republic. Posting on Instagram, Stone says in a video: "Well, we got to...
Jul 03, 2019

Independence Day filled with concerts, parades and politics
NEW YORK - The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country will be filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and of course, fireworks. But Independence Day won't be free from politic...
Jul 03, 2019

Prime minister: Detained Australian leaves North Korea
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's prime minister says an Australian student has been released from detention in North Korea. Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Parliament on Thursday that Alek Sigley ...
Jul 03, 2019

Multiple walls collapse in India monsoon rains, killing 31
MUMBAI, India - Heavy monsoon rains in western India caused at least four walls to collapse onto huts and city shanties, killing at least 31 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said Tuesda...
Jul 03, 2019

Trudeau expected to confirm federal funding for Montreal's metro extension
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to confirm on Thursday that the federal government will help finance Montreal's metro extension, multiple sources have told The Canadian Press. The...
Jul 03, 2019

Fajardo throws for 430 yards, Roughriders beat Argonauts in rain-delayed game
REGINA - Cody Fajardo's stock continues to rise, and with it so do the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fajardo enjoyed his best game as a professional, both from a personal and team standpoint, in leading t...
Jul 03, 2019

Coroner probes death of Quebec senior who spent 36 hours on balcony
MONTREAL - The family of a 93-year-old Quebec woman who died after spending about 36 hours inert on her balcony at a seniors' residence wants to see better surveillance for the elderly in such establi...
Jul 03, 2019

Drury hits Blue Jays' third homer of Sale in 6-3 win over Red Sox
TORONTO - Brandon Drury hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and Jacob Waguespack pitched five-plus solid innings in his return to the majors as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-3 o...
Jul 03, 2019

Spruce Kings fill roster in busy offseason
The offseason is short for the Spruce Kings this year after their playoff run took them into late May. It's also incredibly busy with over half a roster to fill. They've done a pretty good job over th...
Jul 03, 2019

Structure fire on 20th Ave
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue made quick work of a structure fire this afternoon (July 3).Assistant Chief Kennedy says crews responded to the blaze at around 3 this afternoon in the 1200 b...
Jul 03, 2019