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Judge won't kick decision in Smollett case to another judge  Souris Plain DealerCHICAGO — A judge has rejected a request to have a judge outside Chicago consider whether to appoint a special prosecutor in the Jussie Smollett case.

Judge refuses to toss suit over Pepe the Frog poster sales  Souris Plain DealerA federal judge will let a jury decide whether conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website had a legal right to sell a poster featuring the image of Pepe the ...

Celebrities answer call to share abortion testimonials  Souris Plain DealerMany people think they don't know anyone who's had an abortion, actress and TV host Busy Philipps tweeted earlier this week, "but #youknowme."So, she ...

Business manager sentenced for defrauding Ne-Yo, McKnight  Souris Plain DealerNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey man who served as business manager for Ne-Yo has been sentenced in Ohio to more than seven years in prison for defrauding ...

Two dead, two injured in north Winnipeg house fire  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — Two people were found dead after crews doused a house fire in north Winnipeg.Fire crews and paramedics responded to the home Friday ...

Canadian company pleads guilty to peddling vast database of personal information  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The RCMP says a Canadian-based company that peddled an illicit trove of 1.5 billion user names and associated passwords has pleaded guilty to ...

Explosions near Syrian capital in apparent Israeli strikes  Souris Plain DealerDAMASCUS, Syria — Several explosions were heard in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday night as the country's air defences opened fire on "objects" ...

Explosions heard in Syrian capital apparent Israeli strikes  Souris Plain DealerDAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian state media is reporting that several explosions were heard in the capital Damascus as the country's air defences opened fire on ...

A chronology of Canada's standoff with U.S. over steel, aluminum levies  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Here is a timeline of key events in Canada's dispute with the United States over NAFTA, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and American tariffs ...

B.C. Lions release veteran fullback Lumbala after 11 seasons with club  Souris Plain DealerThe B.C. Lions released veteran Canadian fullback Rolly Lumbala on Friday, two days before the CFL team opened its training camp.Lumbala served on the ...

United Airlines to lay off 100 in Houston, outsource jobs  Souris Plain DealerHOUSTON — United Airlines says it will cut about 100 accounting jobs in Houston in July and shift the work to a contractor.The airline reported the layoffs in a ...

Mark Norman affair needs public inquiry, Scheer says  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must launch a public inquiry into the case of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said ...

Fiat Chrysler recall: vans can stall, lose power steering  Souris Plain DealerDETROIT — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 208000 minivans in North America because they could lose power-assisted steering or engines can stall.The recall ...

Prosecutor: Pregnant teen killed while being shown photos  Souris Plain DealerCHICAGO — A prosecutor says a pregnant Chicago teen who was killed and whose baby was cut from her womb was strangled while being shown a photo ...

Kansas again keeping foster kids in offices  Souris Plain DealerTOPEKA, Kan. — Abused and neglected children are again sleeping overnight in the offices of Kansas foster care contractors because homes cannot be found ...

Tentative CBA presents one less distraction for Argos rookie Richards  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Shane Richards has no shortage of things to deal with as he prepares for his first CFL training camp. Thankfully, the prospect of going out on strike ...

Poet laureate writes tribute for Statue of Liberty Museum  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — At a time when families have been separated at the Mexican border and children placed in cages, the country's poet laureate is invoking an old ...

Montreal Impact star midfielder Ignacio Piatti hopes to return against Revs  Souris Plain DealerMontreal Impact fans finally could get a chance to watch Ignacio Piatti again on Saturday.After missing the last 10 games with knee and calf injuries, the star ...

Longtime former Manitoba cabinet minister will not seek re-election  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — A longtime former Manitoba cabinet minister is leaving politics after 15 years.Andrew Swan says he will serve out his current term but not seek ...

'Caine Mutiny,' 'Winds of War' author Herman Wouk has died  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Herman Wouk, the versatile, Pulitzer Prize winning author of such million-selling novels as "The Caine Mutiny" and "The Winds of War" whose ...

'60 Minutes' Steve Kroft to retire from the show on Sunday  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — The ticking clock for the longest tenured reporter at "60 Minutes" is about to go silent.CBS says Steve Kroft, 73, will retire from the news magazine ...

North American markets down despite lifting of steel and aluminum tariffs  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — North American stock markets moved lower despite the lifting of steel and aluminum tariffs by the United States and Canada.The S&P/TSX ...

Five skaters using Memorial Cup to influence upcoming NHL Draft  Souris Plain DealerHALIFAX — The majority of draft-eligible skaters in the Canadian Hockey League have run out of time to showcase their skills ahead of this summer's NHL draft ...

Man jailed for role in Winnipeg woman's death during botched robbery  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — Friends and family of an Indigenous woman killed during a botched robbery in Winnipeg say they can finally start healing now that the last man ...

Full speed ahead for N.L.'s Liberal minority after election squeaker  Souris Plain DealerST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier sounded a contrite and co-operative tone Friday, amid all signs that his Liberal government will ...

Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema joins Paris Saint-Germain blazes soccer trail  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Just turned 18, forward Jordyn Huitema is already a soccer trail-blazer.She was 15 when she made her Canadian senior debut on March 2017 ...

Asylum claims have more than tripled since 2015, Statistics Canada says  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — New figures out this morning from the national statistics office says the number of asylum claims in Canada more than tripled between 2015 and ...

Richard Madden shrugs off Bond rumours at Cannes  Souris Plain DealerCANNES, France — Richard Madden donned a James Bond-esque white tuxedo at the Cannes Film Festival, but the actor shrugged off any 007 rumours.

Coin toss settles rare Philippine election tie  Souris Plain DealerMANILA, Philippines — Philippine election officials settled a rare tie in a mayoral race on Friday by tossing a coin.They proclaimed Sue Cudilla the new mayor of ...

Trump lifts tariffs on Mexico, Canada, delays auto tariffs  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — Bogged down in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump took steps Friday to ease tensions with America's ...

Summer Students Looking Forward to Summer at Souris Valley Museum  DiscoverEstevan.comThe Souris Valley Museum has recently announced their two new summer students who are excited to not only work at the Museum but to also unveil the newest ...

An emotional send-off for lovable geeks of 'Big Bang Theory'  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — "The Big Bang Theory" closed out its run as television's top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big changes for the ...

University of Oklahoma law dean named interim president  Souris Plain DealerOKLAHOMA CITY — A law school dean will serve as University of Oklahoma's interim president following the sudden resignation of the school's current leader, ...

Poland's church leader says sex abuse reports not an attack  Souris Plain DealerWARSAW, Poland — Contradicting claims by Poland's ruling party leader, the head of Poland's Catholic church says recent revelations about priests abusing ...

After missing out last year, Hinchcliffe set for Indianapolis 500 qualifying  Souris Plain DealerThe Honda Indy Toronto will forever be special to Canadian driver James Hinchcliffe, but even it can't hold a candle to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."That's ...

prev Under Construction  Souris Plain DealerCrescent Avenue in Souris is under construction as the streets are being ripped up and new water lines installed. It will be a little inconvenient for the time being ...

Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia  Souris Plain DealerTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the ...

South Korean, 3 Filipinos freed after captivity in Libya  Souris Plain DealerSEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A South Korean and three Filipinos have been freed following months of captivity in Libya, Seoul and Abu Dhabi said Friday.

Warriors rally from 15 down at halftime, hold off Blazers  Souris Plain DealerOAKLAND, Calif. — These Golden State Warriors have long been able to score in fabulous, jaw-dropping flurries. Down by eight to the Portland Trail Blazers at ...

Cordell's suicide squeeze lifts White Sox over Blue Jays 4-2  Souris Plain DealerCHICAGO — Ryan Cordell took a deep breath at the plate after reading the sign from Chicago White Sox third base coach Nick Capra.Then he locked in and ...

Cardi B tops BET noms, Nipsey Hussle up for 1  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a ...

Bruins sweep Hurricanes to reach Stanley Cup Final  Souris Plain DealerRALEIGH, N.C. — Boston's top line kept finding ways to score, especially on the power play. With a chance to clinch another series, Tuukka Rask was perfect ...

Koepka off to record-setting start at PGA Championship  Souris Plain DealerFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Three majors in two years, and Brooks Koepka can still feel as though he has something to prove.He delivered again on golf's biggest ...

F-16 fighter crashes into California warehouse, pilot ejects  Souris Plain DealerRIVERSIDE, Calif. — An F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday into a warehouse just outside March Air Reserve Base in California, sending a dozen people to ...

I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102  Souris Plain DealerNEW 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 ...

Christine Sinclair sounds call for women's professional soccer in Canada  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — On the eve of the Women's World Cup, Canada captain Christine Sinclair is sounding the call for women's pro soccer in Canada.Sinclair has ...

Elton John and 'Rocketman' touch down in Cannes  Souris Plain DealerCANNES, France — Elton John and his biopic "Rocketman" landed Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, where the 72-year-old pop star came dressed in a ...

Kenney lauds Senate committee rejecting tanker ban, promises to continue fight  Souris Plain DealerCALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for a full-court press to kill Ottawa's proposed B.C. coast tanker ban now that it has been defeated in a ...

Trump's presidential pardon amounts to total exoneration, Conrad Black says  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — A criminal pardon U.S. President Donald Trump personally delivered to Conrad Black over the phone amounts to complete exoneration, the ...