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  • Toronto mayor denies video showing him smoking cocaine

    Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has declined association with video-related clips that show him smoking cocaine. Someone who tried to sell it to Toronto Star newspaper filmed the footage on a smartphone. Toronto Star reporters were shown the video by an anonymous tipster in a car park. The newspaper claims that it did not pay money for the video and did not obtain the copy of the same and hence could ...

  • Criminal probe sought against Indo-Canadian politician

    A criminal investigation has been sought against an Indo-Canadian member of legislative assembly (MLA) of the ruling Progressive Conservatives party in the Canadian province of Alberta in a case of ethics violation. Leader of the opposition Wildrose party, Danielle Smith, has requested the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to conduct a criminal investigation into the actions of ...

  • Toronto Mayor Rob Ford cancels radio show as video story goes viral

    Toronto's embattled Mayor Rob Ford will not be behind the microphone this Sunday for his two-hour radio show to respond to allegations that he was recorded on video allegedly smoking crack cocaine. Ford, who hosts the weekly Sunday talk show "The City" with his brother Doug, abruptly cancelled this week's segment . The decision was made Friday after news of the story broke ...

  • Canadian Press NewsAlert Oxbow wins the Preakness Stakes

    Lisa Scotti, of Baltimore, reads hhere program before the sixth race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. The 138th Preakness Stakes horse race takes place Saturday. (AP Photo/Mike ...

  • Rangers try to solve power play woes

    Ryan Callahan of the New York Rangers carries the puck down the ice against the Boston Bruins in Game 1. Rangers coach John Tortorella said he expects more from his captain's line. (Jared Wickerham/Getty ...

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The Town

The Town

Like his directorial debut Gone Baby Gone (2007), there is a lot riding on Ben Afflecks crime drama The Town, or, more directly, on Affleck himself. Not only does he have to prove that Gone Baby Gone, one of the best films of that year, was not the cinematic equivalent of a on ... ...

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  • Oxbow ends Orbs Triple Crown bid with upset Preakness win

    Oxbow, ridden by jockey Gary Stevens, wins the 138th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore. (Mike Stewart/Associated ...

  • Sharks fined $100K for GMs comments about Raffi Torres

    It is the fourth career suspension for Raffi Torres, who is considered a repeat offender in dangerous hits under the league's collective bargaining agreement. (Christian Petersen/Getty ...

  • David Beckham bids tearful farewell in Paris

    Paris Saint-Germain's David Beckham breaks down in tears as he leaves the pitch after being substituted in the 81st minute during his team's match Saturday against Brest. (Gonzalo ...

  • Keegan Bradley up 3 strokes heading to final round of Byron Nelson

    Keegan Bradley hits a shot during the third round of the Byron Nelson Championship at the TPC Four Seasons Resort on Saturday in Irving, Texas. (Tom Pennington/Getty ...

  • Police urge boaters to be safe on the water

    Safety officials are encouraging boaters to be cautious on the water, as Safe Boating week kicked off on Saturday. Sgt. Norm Webster, with the Vancouver Police Department's Marine Unit says the number one thing police are concerned about with boaters is alcohol. "Drinking while you're boating or operating a vessel is a criminal code offence, just like driving a vehicle when ...

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