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Family: Eddie Money, 'Two Tickets to Paradise' singer, dies
A publicist for rock star Eddie Money has died after he recently announced he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. Cindy Ronzoni provided a statement from the family saying he died peacefully Friday morning...
Sep 13, 2019
Top Canadian bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeking to race for U.S.
Kaillie Humphries, a two-time Olympic bobsled gold medallist for Canada and one of the top drivers in her sport's history, is planning to race for the United States this coming season and beyond ...
Sep 13, 2019
Saints' gashed defensive front happy to have Onyemata back
NEW ORLEANS - Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front. The Saints allowed more yards rushing in Week 1 against Housto...
Sep 13, 2019
Smartphone, Matchbox cars among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The smartphone is being considered for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year in recognition of its impact on how people play and interact. The other finalists announ...
Sep 13, 2019
The Latest: Federal party leaders kick off election campaign
OTTAWA - The latest developments as federal party leaders kick off campaigning for the Oct. 21 election (all times Eastern): 2 p.m. Maxime Bernier is styling his upstart People's Party of ...
Sep 13, 2019
Former Veterans Affairs minister Greg Thompson dies at 72 after life of service
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick politician Greg Thompson, who served in both the provincial and federal cabinets - including time as minister of Veterans Affairs - has died at the age of 72. Thompso...
Sep 13, 2019
UAE says 6 troops killed in 'collision,' without elaborating
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Six Emirati troops have been killed in a "collision," the United Arab Emirates said Friday, without elaborating or offering a location or time for the incident that comes...
Sep 13, 2019
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absence
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club. The NHL team did not list a reason for the move. The Jets made the announcement just before the start of trai...
Sep 13, 2019
Pair of male king penguins parenting new chick at Calgary Zoo
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo's newest king penguin chick is already growing strong thanks to lots of parenting from a pair of male king penguins. Four-year-old Arthur and 17-year-old Nero have been ...
Sep 13, 2019
Report: Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to slide for U.S.
CALGARY - Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to ...
Sep 13, 2019