1 dead after man shoots 14 people in Toronto
A man shot 14 people, killing one of them, in a lively Toronto neighborhood before dying after an exchange of gunfire with police late Sunday, police said.
A man shot 14 people, killing one of them, in a lively Toronto neighborhood before dying after an exchange of gunfire with police late Sunday, police said.
Russell Wilson's run-in at ESPYs another chapter in another memorable offseason
SEATTLE - It wouldn't be the NFL offseason if Russell Wilson wasn't making the news in weird ways.As has become his custom, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback found himself in head-scratching headlines after a run-in with a comedian at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.The comedian, whose goes by the name Shiggy, is mostly internet-famous.
SEATTLE - It wouldn't be the NFL offseason if Russell Wilson wasn't making the news in weird ways.As has become his custom, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback found himself in head-scratching headlines after a run-in with a comedian at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.The comedian, whose goes by the name Shiggy, is mostly internet-famous.
Trump administration imposes new tariffs on Chinese imports
The Trump administration is announcing a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.President Donald Trump has vowed to clamp down on what he calls China's unfair trade practices.
The Trump administration is announcing a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.President Donald Trump has vowed to clamp down on what he calls China's unfair trade practices.
Bear's trip to Dairy Queen ends in charges for zoo owner
The private zoo has been charged with two offenses under Alberta's Wildlife Act after caretakers allowed a captive Kodiak bear to be hand-fed ice cream in a Dairy Queen drive-thru in Innisfail.
The private zoo has been charged with two offenses under Alberta's Wildlife Act after caretakers allowed a captive Kodiak bear to be hand-fed ice cream in a Dairy Queen drive-thru in Innisfail.
Grieving Canadian town holds vigil for victims in deadly bus crash
The people of this small town grieved at their hockey arena Sunday, laying flowers and jerseys in a makeshift memorial at the entrance and later gathering inside to mourn the deaths of 15 people when a semi-trailer slammed into the bus carrying the local youth hockey team.
The people of this small town grieved at their hockey arena Sunday, laying flowers and jerseys in a makeshift memorial at the entrance and later gathering inside to mourn the deaths of 15 people when a semi-trailer slammed into the bus carrying the local youth hockey team.
Russian shopping mall fire kills at least 48, report says
A fire at a shopping mall in a Siberian city killed at least 48 people, Russian officials said Monday.
A fire at a shopping mall in a Siberian city killed at least 48 people, Russian officials said Monday.
Trump signs order punishing China on trade
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday that paves the way for imposing tariffs on as much as $60 billion worth of Chinese imports to punish Beijing for what he said is the theft of American technology and Chinese pressure on U.S. companies to hand it over.
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday that paves the way for imposing tariffs on as much as $60 billion worth of Chinese imports to punish Beijing for what he said is the theft of American technology and Chinese pressure on U.S. companies to hand it over.
Vladimir Putin overwhelmingly wins another 6 years as Russian leader
Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory Sunday for six more years as Russia's president, and he told cheering supporters in a triumphant but brief speech that "we are bound for success."
Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory Sunday for six more years as Russia's president, and he told cheering supporters in a triumphant but brief speech that "we are bound for success."
Thousands march to protest Canada pipeline expansion project
Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday to speak out against a pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.
Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday to speak out against a pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.
Russian army demonstrates latest weapon: Cuddly puppies
The Russian Armed Forces has unveiled its latest cutting-edge weapon in a New Year's greetings video: cuddly puppies.
The Russian Armed Forces has unveiled its latest cutting-edge weapon in a New Year's greetings video: cuddly puppies.
Putin thanks Trump for CIA tip he says stopped bomb plot
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin and the White House said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin and the White House said.
China wants to ban gas and diesel cars
China's industry ministry is developing a timetable to end production and sale of traditional fuel cars and will promote the development of electric technology, state media on Sunday cited a Cabinet official as saying.
China's industry ministry is developing a timetable to end production and sale of traditional fuel cars and will promote the development of electric technology, state media on Sunday cited a Cabinet official as saying.
Putin says US will have to shed 755 from diplomatic staff
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.Russian's Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction by Sept. 1 in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia.
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.Russian's Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction by Sept. 1 in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia.
Man builds massive 317,000-gallon swimming pool in his backyard
Alberta, Canada -- A Canadian man built the perfect summer hangout for him and his family -- a 317,000-gallon pool in his backyard.Jerry and Marina Leussink installed the 90-foot pool in 2013, according to Wide Open Country.Video of the massive pool recently went viral after it was shared on Facebook.The pool, which is as deep as 14 feet in some areas, also includes a shallow section and a 30-millimeter poly liner for children's safety.
Alberta, Canada -- A Canadian man built the perfect summer hangout for him and his family -- a 317,000-gallon pool in his backyard.Jerry and Marina Leussink installed the 90-foot pool in 2013, according to Wide Open Country.Video of the massive pool recently went viral after it was shared on Facebook.The pool, which is as deep as 14 feet in some areas, also includes a shallow section and a 30-millimeter poly liner for children's safety.
UK lowers terror threat level to 'severe' as more arrested
MANCHESTER, England — Britain reduced its terrorism threat level a notch, from "critical" to "severe," as authorities said major progress has been made in unraveling plot behind the Manchester bombing.
MANCHESTER, England — Britain reduced its terrorism threat level a notch, from "critical" to "severe," as authorities said major progress has been made in unraveling plot behind the Manchester bombing.
Death toll rises to 22 in Ariana Grande concert explosion; lone suicide bomber suspected
MANCHESTER, England -- Police on Tuesday morning raised the death toll in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert to 22.The Manchester police force's chief constable, Ian Hopkins, said they believe one person carried out the attack.
MANCHESTER, England -- Police on Tuesday morning raised the death toll in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert to 22.The Manchester police force's chief constable, Ian Hopkins, said they believe one person carried out the attack.
Local security expert talks arena safety following Manchester Arena explosion
Local security expert Jeffrey Slotnick, President of Setracon Enterprise Security Risk Management Services, says events like the Manchester Arena explosion are a reminder for all of us to revisit what to do to stay safe at big events.He also spoke about Seattle's sport arenas and what is done to keep fans in Seattle safe.
Local security expert Jeffrey Slotnick, President of Setracon Enterprise Security Risk Management Services, says events like the Manchester Arena explosion are a reminder for all of us to revisit what to do to stay safe at big events.He also spoke about Seattle's sport arenas and what is done to keep fans in Seattle safe.
Pope decries 'vile' attack on Syrians in Easter address
VATICAN CITY — On Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis lamented the horrors generated by war and hatred, delivering an Easter Sunday message that also decried the "latest vile" attack on civilians in Syria.Both in his impromptu homily during Mass in St.
VATICAN CITY — On Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis lamented the horrors generated by war and hatred, delivering an Easter Sunday message that also decried the "latest vile" attack on civilians in Syria.Both in his impromptu homily during Mass in St.
Afghan official: Massive US bomb death toll rises to 94
KABUL, Afghanistan — The number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military has risen to 94, an Afghan official said Saturday.Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said the number of Islamic State group dead was up from the 36 reported a day earlier.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military has risen to 94, an Afghan official said Saturday.Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said the number of Islamic State group dead was up from the 36 reported a day earlier.
Trump tells Congress Syria strikes were 'vital'
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The White House is circulating a letter President Donald Trump sent to the leaders of both houses of Congress explaining his decision to order military strikes on a Syrian air field.In the letter, dated Saturday, Trump said he "acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations" and as commander in chief.Trump said he was sending the letter as part of his efforts "to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution."Trump has received widespread support for the military action, taken to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad's government after the U.S. concluded he used chemical weapons against Syrian civilians.But Trump also has faced some bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who have long insisted that presidents must seek congressional approval for acts of war.
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The White House is circulating a letter President Donald Trump sent to the leaders of both houses of Congress explaining his decision to order military strikes on a Syrian air field.In the letter, dated Saturday, Trump said he "acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations" and as commander in chief.Trump said he was sending the letter as part of his efforts "to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution."Trump has received widespread support for the military action, taken to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad's government after the U.S. concluded he used chemical weapons against Syrian civilians.But Trump also has faced some bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who have long insisted that presidents must seek congressional approval for acts of war.