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Three frames: ‘It wasn’t a calculated thing. I wanted to record it …’
When conflict photographer Joao Silva stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan in 2010, he did what he had done for 15 years -- he took a picture. He heard a 'ting', felt the terrible jolt of pain and fell to the ground. His first instinct was to grab his camera and snap these three frames.
YouTube's 10-year highlight reel stars narcissists, activists, kitties, pirates, dealmakers
LeBron shakes off early misses, gritty Hawks and leads Cavs to 114-111 Game 3 win in overtime
Rosales, Gallardo help Rangers beat Yanks 5-2 for sweep, New York's 10th loss in 11 games
Reed leads Florida past Vanderbilt 7-3 in weather-delayed SEC championship game
Gerrard was one of English soccer’s last homegrown heroes
Cathal Kelly
Hudson remains winless at Coors Field as San Francisco Giants lose 11-2 to Colorado Rockies
US police: Bomb squad destroys pressure cooker from vehicle near Capitol, 1 arrest
Carl Edwards uses pit strategy to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
With bright future, Canadian prospect Jamal Murray aspires to 'be more'
Canada’s Jamal Murray, right, seen here in action against Serbia during the FIBA U17 World Championship in August, 2014, impressed higher-ups with a stellar 30-point performance at the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit.
To control property prices in B.C. Robertson calls for housing spec tax
Organizers estimated nearly 500 people attended a rally over housing prices outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday.
Lightning push Rangers to brink of elimination with Game 5 win
The Rangers’ J.T. Miller tries to get to the puck in front of Lightning goalie Ben Bishop in the first period of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Lightning push Rangers to brink of elimination, take Game 2-0 behind Stamkos, Bishop
Jack Beckman beats John Force in Funny Car final in NHRA Kansas Nationals
Juan Pablo Montoya holds off Power, wins second Indy 500 in 15 years
Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. His career has seen ups and downs since 2000, when he last won the race.
Opposition parties urge co-operation with provinces on mental-health services
As the lead physician of a unit at the St.Joseph’s Health Care Clinic in London, Ont., Dr. Saadia Hameed works with her team of resident physicians as a collaborative mental health care team for their patients. From left, Dr. Cassandra Lin and Dr. Hameed examine sister Thecla, who came to the clinic for her regular check-up on April 23, 2015.
‘Cool Neighbourhoods’ come together to cut emissions in B.C.
Cool Neighbourhoods activist Tarah Stafford is seen at her retrofitted home on Eagle Island in West Vancouver.
Australia will bring home the bodies of 25 soldiers killed in the Vietnam War 50 years ago
Trial of B.C. terrorism plotters enters last stage
John Nuttall and Amanda Korody are shown in a still image taken from RCMP undercover video
Dirty Delly? Hawks forward Horford ejected from Game 3, says Cavs' Dellavedova dived at legs
Wondolowski nets PK for his 100th goal; Earthquakes salvage 1-1 draw with 10-man Orlando City
Police find mass migrant burial sites in Malaysia
A Rohingya migrant woman cries as she talks with a relative on a mobile phone at a temporary shelter in Kuala Langsa, Aceh province, Indonesia, on Sunday.
Right-hander Jared Burton agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers
Frias ties Dodgers' LA record by giving up 10 runs in 11-3 loss to Padres
Australia selects full-strength squad for World Cup qualifying opener vs Kyrgyzstan
Benfeito, Riendeau help Canada finish with four medals at FINA World Series
Mirtle: Ducks and Rangers are proof you don’t have to get awful to be good
Anaheim Ducks celebrate the team's first score against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Chicago. Clockwise from left are Francois Beauchemin, Patrick Maroon, Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf (15).
Bettis pitches 9 innings, Arenado gets 4 hits as Rockies beat Giants 11-2
City boosts TTC bus service, restoring cuts made under Ford administration
Starting in September, the TTC will add more service on 61 routes across the city – extra off-peak service on 43 routes, more overnight buses on 11 routes and seven new all-night routes.
Wondolowski nets PK for his 100th goal; Earthquakes salvage 1-1 draw with 10-man Orlando City
Canadian diplomat’s son to seek bail in Florida murder case
Marc Wabafiyebazu, 15, appears in adult criminal court for his arraignment, Monday, April 20, 2015, in Miami.
Barrick to sell Australian gold mine to Evolution in $550-million deal
The logo of Barrick Gold Corporation is seen in this file photo.
Robert Redford tells college graduates world needs 'collaboration' between people, environment
Chris Kirk sinks clutch putt at Colonial to win Crowne Plaza Invitational
Chris Kirk kisses the Leonard trophy after the final round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. With a closing four-under 66, Kirk finished 12-under, one ahead of Jordan Spieth, Brandt Snedeker and Jason Bohn.
Talks between high-school teachers, Ontario government reach impasse
Teachers on strike rally outside of Queen's Park in Toronto on Thursday, May 14, 2015.
David Jorge of Surrey, B.C., wins "MasterChef Canada"
Quebec Remparts’ Adam Erne hopes his size will land him in Bolts lineup
Adam Erne, left, celebrates a preseason goal against the St. Louis Blues with J.T. Brown, centre, and Cedric Paquette. The six-foot-one 218-pound Erne had 41 goals and 86 points in 60 regular season games with the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts this season.
4 teams from SEC, 3 from ACC among 16 regional hosts announced for NCAA baseball tournament
LEADING OFF: Hamilton back in majors, Navy vet Harris highlights Memorial Day, Matusz waits
Stephen Desrocher scores in OT, Oshawa beats Quebec 5-4 in Memorial Cup
Canadian Sprint CanoeKayak Team adds six more medals at Sprint World Cup
Raise your hand if you think a big oil spill couldn’t happen in Vancouver
Mark Hume
Hawaii groups plant coconut trees and engage tourists in protests against Monsanto
Searching for answers after the death of Teresa Robinson
Time is running short: Ducks must shake off another OT loss to Chicago before pivotal Game 5
Longtime Baylor baseball coach Steve Smith fired after 32 losses, 3rd straight losing season
The Latest on severe weather: Flash flood emergency declared in Houston area amid heavy rain
Cubs lose to Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks 4-3 to finish road trip 3-3
Desrocher overtime goal lifts Generals to 5-4 win over Remparts at Memorial Cup
Person with knowledge of situation tells AP that Adrian Peterson will not attend Vikings OTAs
Japan's April trade gap back in red from March surplus; weak yen offsets higher exports to US
On LNG, federal Conservatives have a lot of work to do
Justine Hunter
Boca Juniors slump to 3-0 loss playing in empty La Bombonera stadium; maintain share of lead
Defending champion Cruzeiro draws Ponte Preta 1-1, remains winless in Brazilian league
Slumping New York Mets strike out 14 times in 9-1 loss to Pittsburgh Pirates
Crews make headway against large wildfire raging in B.C.'s Central Interior
Actress Anne Meara, who had 4 Emmy nominations and did comedy with husband Jerry Stiller, dies
Big spending Guangzhou put pride on the line, playing for its Asian Champions League survival
Derek Jeter returns to Yankee Stadium as Bernie Williams' No. 51 retired
German group recycles surplus food to curb waste
Raphael Fellmer, a supporter of the foodsharing movement shows Christmas biscuits collected from waste bins of supermarket at his home in Berlin, January 31, 2013.
Liam Lacey’s Cannes diary: Palme d’Or selection a head-scratcher
Director Jacques Audiard, Palme d'Or award winner for his film "Dheepan", poses during a photocall after the closing ceremony of the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, May 24, 2015.
Gay weddings can’t happen until fall in Ireland
Thousands of Dublin revellers celebrate the result of the historic referendum on same-sex marriage on Saturday.
MLS Capsules
Nogueira and Sapong spark Union to second straight win, 2-0 over Red Bulls
Yordano Ventura, Royals lose 6-1 to Wacha, Cardinals
Contra Guys: Why we have in faith in TransAlta despite the NDP win
With two units at Keephills slated for retirement by 2029, Keephills 3 would be the only coal plant remaining. It’s a new-generation facility with advanced pollution controls and lower emissions, located about 70 kilometres west of Edmonton, Alta.
Justin Upton hits grand slam and drives in 6, leads unbeaten Shields, Padres past Dodgers 11-3
Reeling White Sox end homestand with 8-1 loss to Twins
Cincinnati Reds lose 5-2 at Cleveland Indians in 8th straight loss
Magna International moving headquarters to King City, Ont.
The current Magna International global headquarters in Aurora, Ont., is a chateau-like building that came to symbolize the extravagance of company founder Frank Stronach. Magna plans to move into its new headquarters by the end of 2017.
Fall from cliff in Vancouver's Stanley Park claims life of 23-year-old man
UK leader Cameron outlines who can vote in referendum on EU, excludes some EU citizens
Stiffed closes to win the $75,000 Monmouth Beach Stakes in upset
The best images from around the world for May 24
Player dies after collapsing during second-division match in Argentina
Earnings and valuations outweigh potential in tech sector investments
John Reese
Goldschmidt homers for 2nd time in 3 days, Diamondbacks beat Cubs 4-3 to win series
Closing arguments expected this week in trial of alleged B.C. terrorism plotters
Wade Miley shuts down Angels with 8 strong innings in 6-1 loss to Red Sox
Bombardier looks for C Series lift in Paris, but orders uncertain
A technician works on an airplane at the Bombardier production facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, March 7, 2013.
Anibal Sanchez allows 2 more home runs, Tigers can't hold lead in 10-8 loss to Astros
Owners of Manitoba drive-in theatre say they must go digital or close
Emerging-market investors face debt hangover
Brian Milner
Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski concedes defeat to right-wing challenger
Phillies waste solid start by Harang as Harper gets 2 RBIs for Nationals in 4-1 victory
Golf Capsules
3 Rays players injured during 7-2 loss to Athletics; Oakland pitcher Gray also hurt
With clutch par-saving putt at No. 18, Kirk wins Colonial by a shot over trio including Spieth
Poloz likely to hold rates steady this week as he waits for economic fog to lift
David Parkinson
Awaiting MLB ruling on use of sticky substance, Matusz pitches in Orioles' 5-2 loss to Miami
Jimmy Nelson can't overcome 5 walks in Brewers' 2-1 loss to rookie Mike Foltynewicz, Braves
Why the economic slowdown hasn't derailed the stock market rally
Ian McGugan
At Dalhousie, the women rescued the men from themselves
The Dalhousie University dentistry building in Halifax: A report into sexist online posts by dentistry students at the school says a Facebook page at the centre of the scandal began as a bonding exercise but turned offensive.
Curry, Golden State Warriors look to complete sweep over Houston Rockets and advance to finals
Ashleyluvssugar rallies to win Charles Whittingham Stakes by half-length at Santa Anita
Never in doubt: Room for Me rolls in Belmont Park feature
Colin Montgomerie successfully defends Senior PGA title for 3rd senior major victory
For young adults, stock market a better investment than home ownership
Rob Carrick
Catherine Deneuve, the selfie stick and the end of glamour
Catherine Deneuve in Repulsion (1965), director Roman Polanski's first movie filmed in English
B.C. mayor declares emergency, orders evacuations following violent flooding
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