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New Orleans wins NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1
CHICAGO - Zion Williamson has never been to New Orleans. That may be changing very soon. The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the ...
May 16, 2019
I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102
NEW YORK - I.M. Pei (PAY), the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
May 16, 2019
F-16 fighter crashes into California warehouse, pilot ejects
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A pilot ejected moments before an F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday into a warehouse just outside March Air Reserve Base in California, military officials said. The pilot was not h...
May 16, 2019
Koepka off to record-setting start at PGA Championship
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Brooks Koepka delivered on the biggest stage again, this time with Tiger Woods at his side. At times overlooked even after winning three majors in the last two years, Koepka gave t...
May 16, 2019
5 things you should know: Thursday, May 16
Spruce Kings win:The Spruce Kings made us proud winning 5-1 against the Portage Terriers Wednesday night and will take on Alberta's Brooks Bandits tonight at 6pm. The Kings are guaranteed a spot in th...
May 16, 2019
Day of Caring supports a PG mental health group home
PRINCE GEORGE - The United Way of Northern BC, Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Royal Bank of Canada joined forces in a "Day of Caring". It's a way for community groups and organizations to...
May 16, 2019
QuickSketch: Liberal Premier Dwight Ball of Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A look at Dwight Ball, the newly re-elected Liberal premier of Newfoundland and Labrador: Age: 62 Early years: Grew up in Deer Lake, a small town in western Newfoundland where his f...
May 16, 2019
NDP MP Nathan Cullen worried after Senate votes against adopting Bill C-48
NORTHERN BC-NDP MP Nathan Cullen of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding is expressing his concern after the Standing Senate Committee on Transport Communications voted 6-6 last night to recommend against...
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Van fire slows traffic
PRINCE GEORGE - A van fire has slowed southbound traffic on the John Hart Highway this afternoon. It broke out just after 4 p.m. near the weigh scales. No word on what caused it but fire crews and the...
May 16, 2019
US senator seeks safe passage for Turkish Trail Blazers star
SALEM, Ore. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants to ensure Portland Trail Blazers centre Enes Kanter, a Turkish star whom Turkey wants arrested for his criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be able...
May 16, 2019