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• Chevron said to be considering sale of stake in Shell oilsands mining project

  13-04-2017 23:17 via cbc.ca
  
  California-based Chevron Corp. is looking at selling its 20 per cent stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in northern Alberta, according to a media report.
  
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• 'Appalling' United Airlines incident won't be tolerated in Canada: Garneau

  13-04-2017 22:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Transport Minister Marc Garneau issued a pointed warning Thursday to all airlines operating in Canada: forcibly removing passengers from overbooked airplanes will not be tolerated by the federal government.
  
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• Pot stocks sell off in wake of release of federal legislation

  13-04-2017 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Shares of marijuana-related companies sold off Thursday amid industry uncertainty in the wake of the release of the federal government's legislation aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana.
  
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• U.S. to reveal on April 25 if duties will be slapped on Canadian softwood lumber

  13-04-2017 20:28 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. Commerce Department says it will announce on April 25 whether it will impose duties on Canadian softwood, with any preliminary duties expected to be applied about a week later.
  
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• Wells Fargo earnings flat in wake of sales practice scandal

  13-04-2017 19:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Wells Fargo said Thursday that new checking account openings were down 35 per cent in March from the same month a year ago, while new credit card applications were down 42 per cent.
  
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• Bill Morneau to meet John Tory, Charles Sousa on GTA housing prices

  13-04-2017 18:37 via cbc.ca
  
  The average price of a detached home in the GTA is up 33.4% from March last year.
  
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• New Rogers chief executive Joe Natale joining company sooner than expected

  13-04-2017 17:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Rogers Communications has signed a deal to allow former Telus CEO Joe Natale join the company sooner than expected.
  
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• 'What happened to my dad shouldn't have happened,' United victim's daughter says

  13-04-2017 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Lawyers for the man forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight last week in Chicago spoke today in front of television cameras for the first time since the incident.
  
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• Harry Styles’ Album Release Date, Title, Tracklist Revealed

  13-04-2017 16:06 via ibtimes.com
  Harry Styles finally revealed more about his next project. After releasing his first single, “Sign of the Times” on April 7, he revealed everything else fans need to know Thursday. The One Direction alum revealed his album title, release date and more.
  In a single tweet, Styles revealed that his first solo album will self-titled, and it will be released May 17. He also seems to have posted some album art revealing the tracklist. These are the 10 song titles on “Harry Styles&rdq
  
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• ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Abigail Has A Stunning Revelation About Chad

  13-04-2017 15:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  They are going to renew their vows to confirm how committed they are to one another, but a stunning revelation could cause Abigail to have second thoughts about her future with Chad on the Thursday, April 13 episode of “Days of Our Lives.”
  
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• ‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ Star LuAnn De Lesseps Wants Co-Stars To ‘Get Over’ Tom D’Agostino’s Past

  13-04-2017 15:49 via ibtimes.com
  
  LuAnn de Lesseps won’t stand for any of her “Real Housewives of New York City” co-stars bashing her man. Tom D’Agostino found himself in the hotseat during Season 8, when it came to light that he’d dated two of LuAnn’s co-stars and cheated on her during a night out.
  
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• The Rock And Vin Diesel’s ‘Fate 8’ Feud Explained By Newest Cast Member

  13-04-2017 15:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  The action in “The Fate of the Furious” may be the work of movie magic but franchise newcomer Celestino Cornielle says the drama on set the eighth “Fast and Furious” installment was all real.
  
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• Did ‘SNL’ Plagiarize Tig Notaro For Clown Skit? Comedian Responds To Similarities

  13-04-2017 15:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  During the April 8 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” host Louis C.K. and cast member Bobby Moynihan teamed up for a funny sketch involving a sad adult who called a clown over to his house to cheer him up. The skit was well-received, but it also raised eyebrows for its similarities to comedian Tig Notaro’s short film, “Clown Service.”
  
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• When Do The NBA Playoffs 2017 Start? Schedule For Opening Weekend Games

  13-04-2017 15:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  The wait for the 2017 NBA Playoffs to start finally comes to an end this weekend. Sixteen teams are on the postseason schedule Saturday and Sunday, beginning their first-round series and looking to start a run towards the NBA Finals.
  It all begins Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. EDT when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James and Co. ended the regular season with two straight losses, failing to get the No.1 seed in the Eastern Conference, though they are heavy favorites to re
  
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• ‘Friends! The Musical’? Iconic TV Show Is Now An Off-Broadway Musical

  13-04-2017 15:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Imagine a rendition of smelly cat in a musical? Iconic and beloved TV show “Friends” is soon going to become an off-Broadway musical.
  
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• Where Is Kendall Jenner After Pepsi Ad Controversy? Model Set To Host Coachella Bumble Party In Weekend

  13-04-2017 15:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  Few days after Kendall Jenner's controversial Pepsi commercial was removed from the internet as it received criticism for its borrowed visuals from the Black Lives Matter movement, she is geared up to return to the spotlight at Coachella. Kendall Jenner will host an event for the popular dating app Bumble in the Rancho Mirage this weekend, according to TMZ.
  
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• Samsung Hires Former Department Of Defense Executive To Help Bolster Smartphone Security: Report

  13-04-2017 15:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  Smartphone security is a major concern for both users and smartphone companies. Samsung has reportedly done something unusual to help its efforts to improve mobile security — it has hired a formed U.S. Department of Defense sleuth.
  Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 Might Receive Android 7.1 Soon
  
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• Loblaws to open 30 new stores in annual expansion

  13-04-2017 14:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Grocery giant Loblaw Companies Ltd. plans to spend $1.3 billion renovating 500 stores and opening 30 new ones this year, in an expansion plan that will include more fresh food offering at its Shoppers Drug Mart unit.
  
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• Ali Fedotowsky Wants ‘Bachelorette’ Rachel Lindsay To ‘Enjoy Every Moment’ Of The Experience

  13-04-2017 14:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  She’s been through the experience herself, so former “Bachelorette” star Ali Fedotowsky definitely has some wise words of advice for the newest star of the franchise, Rachel Lindsay.
  Ali, who first competed on Jake Pavelka’s season of “The Bachelor” in 2010 before starring on her own season later that year, tells International Business Times that she loves staying in touch with members of the franchise, especially newer stars like Rach
  
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• How To Watch 2017 NBA Playoffs On Android, iOS devices

  13-04-2017 14:25 via ibtimes.com
   The 2017 NBA season is finally coming to an end with the Boston Celtics taking the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Now, it is time to proceed to the playoffs, where the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, composed of 8 teams each, will battle it out.
  Read: NBA Playoff Picture 2017: Who's In And Who's Out?
  
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• ‘Elementary’ Season 5, Episode 19 Sneak Peek Reveals How Sherlock’s Coping Post Shinwell Ambush

  13-04-2017 14:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  Joan (Lucy Liu) isn’t completely pleased with how Sherlock (Jonny Lee Miller) is trying to deal with what went down between him and Shinwell (Nelsan Ellis) at the end of the last episode of “Elementary.”
  In a sneak peek from Season 5, episode 19, Joan advices Sherlock to think of another way that could help him move on more effectively from the assault he experienced at the hands of Shinwell.
  
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• ‘Deadpool 2’ Casts Cable: Ryan Reynolds Reveals Who Plays Deadpool’s Sidekick On Twitter

  13-04-2017 14:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  After numerous rumors and months of searching for the right actor, Fox and Marvel Studios have finally finalized the person who will play Cable, Deadpool’s friend and trusty sidekick, in “Deadpool 2.”
  Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool/Wade Wilson, tweeted that Josh Brolin is playing Cable in the sequel. The 40-year-old Canadian actor also pointed out the fact that Brolin will be the only actor, apart from Chris Evans, who has played two characters in the Marvel Cinematic Univer
  
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• Halifax's Chronicle Herald buys all Atlantic Canadian Transcontinental papers

  13-04-2017 14:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The owner of a Nova Scotia newspaper whose unionized journalists have been on strike for more than a year announced Thursday it is buying more than two dozen Atlantic Canadian papers owned by Transcontinental Inc.
  
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• Pokémon Go Makes Players Happier, Friendlier, More Physically Active: Study

  13-04-2017 13:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  People who pay Pokémon Go tend to be happier and friendlier, a new study has found. One of the reasons the augmented reality game has positive effects on people could be that it makes them venture out more to capture new Pokémons.
  Read: Pokémon Go Easter Event: What To Expect
  
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• ‘The Flash’ Spoilers: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton Film Emotional Scene For Season 3 Finale

  13-04-2017 13:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  Grant Gustin, Candice Patton and other stars of “The Flash” were recently spotted filming an emotional scene for the Season 3 finale of the CW series.
  
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• Kate Middleton, Prince William’s Too Camera-Happy Attitude Irritates Prince Charles

  13-04-2017 13:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kate Middleton and Prince William may be busy with their royal duties but when they were just newlyweds, they had a certain attitude that reportedly annoyed Prince Charles.
  Sally Bedell Smith wrote a new biography of Charles and the literature reportedly included some royal family secrets like how the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge peeved the Prince of Wales, Elle reported.
  
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• Meghan Markle’s Sister Ready For A Showdown, Plans A Reality Show

  13-04-2017 13:15 via ibtimes.com
  
  Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha Grant is not slowing down with her schemes against Prince Harry’s girlfriend despite the lack of support from their family. Grant’s mom and daughter have already spoken that her ill comments about the “Suits” star have no bearing, but she is now ready to take the family drama on TV.
  
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• Did Kailyn Lowry Slam Baby Daddy No. 3 On Twitter? 'Teen Mom 2' Star Posts Cryptic Message

  13-04-2017 13:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Amid the growing mystery over the identity of Kailyn Lowry's baby daddy no. 3, the "Teen Mom 2" star shared a cryptic message on her Twitter account Wednesday giving rise to speculation it was aimed at the father of her baby. The reality TV star continues to dodge questions from her fans on who is the father of her third child.
  
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• ‘The Arrangement’ Spoilers: Kyle Gets Violent Towards Terrence In Episode 7 Sneak Peek

  13-04-2017 13:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  It looks like Kyle (Josh Henderson) won’t easily forgive Terrence (Michael Vartan) for forcing him to sleep with Detective Gaffey (Tracy Waterhouse).
  In a sneak peek of Season 1, episode 7 of “The Arrangement,” Terrence tries to reconcile with Kyle the day after he left him with no choice but to go to bed with Detective Gaffey.
  “Avoiding me is not gonna help you, Kyle. We have to fix this together,” Terrence tells Kyle.
  
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• ‘Designated Survivor’ Spoilers: Episode 17 Synopsis Released Online; What Will Happen In ‘The Ninth Seat’? [VIDEO]

  13-04-2017 13:04 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) finally got a win in Season 1, episode 16 of ABC’s “Designated Survivor.” His presidency worked hard to pass a bill in the Senate ensuring that a background check is done on gun owners. The edge-of-your-seat voting process saw one senator, who many thought would oppose the bill, say yes.
  
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• Will Trump's Mexico Border Wall Be Ever Built? First Lawsuit Claims Damage To Wildlife Species

  13-04-2017 13:02 via ibtimes.com
  
  Even before any concrete details of President Donald Trump's proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border could be released from the Trump administration, it already faces a legal challenge. The Center for Biological Diversity, a not for profit based in Arizona, which works to protect endangered species, filed the lawsuit Wednesday.
  
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• First Nations aim to capitalize on economic opportunity of legal pot industry

  13-04-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  First Nations want to be among those cashing in on what could become a multibillion-dollar industry if the federal government follows through on making marijuana a legal recreational drug in Canada.
  
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• 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Star Kim Richards Had Dinner Date With Donald Trump

  13-04-2017 12:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star and former child actress Kim Richards during a promo Wednesday for next week’s reunion episode revealed about her dinner date with President Donald Trump.
  "I heard a rumor that you once dated Donald Trump. Is that true?” host Andy Cohen asked the 52-year-old reality TV star.
  "Yes, let's not get into it,” she replied, prior to admitting that they also had dinner together.
  “I had dinner with him. I had dinner with Dona
  
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• 3D-Printed Objects That Can Change Shape Under The Impact Of Heat

  13-04-2017 12:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  An international team of researchers has created a 3D-printed method to produce objects that can change into a range of different shapes, permanently, when heat is applied to them. The current research expands on their earlier work which created objects that had a “memory” of their shapes.
  
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• ‘13 Reasons Why’ Star Dylan Minnette Opens Up About His Favorite Scenes

  13-04-2017 12:39 via ibtimes.com
  
  “13 Reasons Why” star Dylan Minnette is finally opening up about his favorite scenes in the hit Netflix TV series.
  Minnette, who played the role of Clay opposite Katherine Langford, said that all of his scenes with Langford had a huge impact on him. He also gushed over his co-star and called her “fantastic.”
  
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• NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Photographs A Small Mesa On The Red Planet

  13-04-2017 12:37 via ibtimes.com
  
  NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has snapped a stunning new image of the surface of the red planet, showing a small mesa surrounded by sand dunes in the Noctis Labyrinthyus region, which is located in the western end of the Valles Marineris canyon system. The image was captured using the MRO’s High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera.
  
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• Kelly Rowland Talks Motherhood, Receives Parenting Advice From Beyoncé And Other Celeb Friends

  13-04-2017 12:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kelly Rowland has learned firsthand that motherhood is not easy. However, the singer said she gets a lot of support from her friends, who guide her through many of the challenges she encounters.
  
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• ‘Scandal’ Season 6 Cast Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn Tease Olivia’s, Fitz’s Fate In 100th Episode

  13-04-2017 12:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Scandal” Season 6 stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn recently dished on the major changes that will happen to their characters in the 100th episode.
  In the teaser released by ABC for “The Decision,” a flashback from several years ago shows Olivia Pope (Washington) agreeing not to fix the result of the election in favor of Fitz (Goldwyn). This bold move would not place the latter in the Oval Office.
  
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• ‘Captain America’ Star Chris Evans Says He’s Never Had A Bad Breakup, Will Hug An Ex

  13-04-2017 12:15 via ibtimes.com
  
  Chris Evans has no bad blood with any of his exes.
  The “Captain America” star recently revealed that he remains on good terms with all the women he used to go out with. “It’s very rare,” Evans, 35, told Elle about good breakups. “But I’ve had no bad breakups in my life. Typically, if I see an ex, I give a big hug, and it’s wonderful to catch up.”
  
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• Who Is Larry Pittman? North Carolina Lawmaker Likens Abraham Lincoln To Adolf Hitler, Calls Him A 'Tyrant'

  13-04-2017 11:55 via ibtimes.com
  A Republican member of North Carolina’s House of Representatives Larry Pittman came under fire Wednesday following his comparison of former President Abraham Lincoln to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler during a debate on his Facebook campaign page about a current legislation.
  
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• United Airlines Passenger Dragged Off Plane Files Court Papers To Preserve Evidence Of Incident

  13-04-2017 11:55 via ibtimes.com
  Lawyers for David Dao, the man who was violently dragged off a United Airlines flight Sunday due to "overbooking" by the airlines, filed an emergency court request last Wednesday for the airline to preserve evidence. The video showing Dao, who is currently hospitalized after the incident, being pulled out of his seat and screaming as officers dragged him down the aircraft at Chicago O'Hare airport, received millions of views.
  
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• Distant, Dim Object DeeDee May Soon Be Added To List Of Solar System's Dwarf Planets

  13-04-2017 11:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  In the farthest reaches of our solar system lies a tiny object that scientists now believe may be the latest edition to our family of dwarf planets. Observations made using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile have shown that this object, which goes by the informal name of DeeDee, is massive enough to be spherical — the criterion necessary for astronomers to consider it a dwarf planet.
  
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• EpiPen Recall 2017: Full List Of Mylan Products Affected By Expanded Recall, How To Get A Replacement

  13-04-2017 11:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  Generic drug manufacturer Mylan expanded the recall of its epinephrine auto-injectors to the United States after concerns that the EpiPens may not work. The recall is also applicable to other markets in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
  The products have been retailed at both civilian and military pharmacies and according to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, the recall is the result of two instances where the device was reported to have malfunctioned.
  
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• Republican Pays For Supporting Trump’s Policies: Mike Coffman Attends Townhall After Years, Faces Criticism

  13-04-2017 11:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  The first townhall meeting of 2017 was a field day for GOP Rep. Mike Coffman from Colorado, as he battled with questions regarding his support for President Donald Trump's policies. The packed auditorium at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus in Aurora, in the outskirts of Denver, witnessed several heated moments as Coffman handled questions on topics such as health care, education, federal spending, and what would he do to check on Trump's policies, reports said.
  
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• How To Use Google Photos Deep Blue Filter, Video Stabilization Features

  13-04-2017 11:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  Google rolled out a new update Wednesday to Google Photos, which brings features such as stabilization of already recorded videos, new dynamic filters with one-tap editing and advanced editing controls. The app now allows users to put together photos and videos from your smartphone’s gallery and create movies from the content.
  Read: How To Use Google PhotoScan
  
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• Coachella 2017: 4 Things To Look Forward To At Music Festival, Neon Carnival And More

  13-04-2017 11:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  It’s that time of year again when you throw on your muscle tee or flower crown, or both if you’re feeling brave, and make your way out to the middle of the desert because Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Weekend One is just about here.
  It’s hard to ignore the massive festival that draws in thousands and floods your social media timelines with tons of photos with “#Coachella” written in the caption. Whether you have yet to attend or have gone many
  
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• ‘Glee’ Alums Lea Michele, Darren Criss Reunite To Promote New Songs

  13-04-2017 11:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  It’s been years since Lea Michele and Darren Criss starred on the hit FOX TV series, “Glee.” But the co-stars recently had a mini reunion via YouTube.
  
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• Stephen Poloz's hints of optimism restrained by Toronto houses, Trump and investment

  13-04-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Bank of Canada is a bit more optimistic, according to the latest Monetary Policy Report. But governor Stephen Poloz doesn't want you to forget the downside potential.
  
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• ‘Big Bang Theory’ Season 10 Spoilers: Episode 21 Synopsis, Promo Released By CBS

  13-04-2017 10:13 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Big Bang Theory” Season 10, episode 21 will primarily focus on Bert (Brian Posehn) introducing his new girlfriend, Rebecca (April Bowlby).
  
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• ‘Supergirl’: Calista Flockhart Reprising Her Role As Cat Grant In Season 2 Finale

  13-04-2017 10:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Calista Flockhart’s Cat Grant is going back to National City!
  According to Deadline, Flockhart is appearing in the last two episodes of “Supergirl” Season 2. The penultimate episode of the show’s sophomore run is slated to air on May 15, while the season finale is set to air on May 22.
  
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