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March 9

Artist draws moon’s craters named after women to illustrate inequality
Montreal artist Bettina Forget’s drawing of the moon’s Resnik crater, named for Judith Arlene Resnik (1949-1986), an American engineer and astronaut who was one of the crewmembers killed in the Challenger space shuttle disaster of January, 1986.
The women on the moon
AP source: Titans agree to terms with receiver Matthews
Colorado State beats San Jose State 80-61 in MW tourney
San Jose State's Princeton Onwas (23) shoots against Colorado State's Kimani Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Explosion in Egyptian capital Cairo injures 3
Leftist party members escalate calls to replace Tom Mulcair as NDP leader
Norfolk State downs NC Central 66-47 to advance in MEAC
Rookies help Maple Leafs snap skid in 4-3 shootout win over Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Garret Sparks makes a save as Nazem Kadri and New York Islanders’ Ryan Strome battle for position at Air Canada Centre on March 9.
Ex-priest accused in woman's 1960 death extradited to Texas
Hidalgo County District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez is flanked by sheriff Eddie Guerra and DPS Johnny Hernandez during a news conference for the extradition of John Feit at Hidalgo County Administrative offices Wednesday March 9, 2016 in Edinburg, Texas. Authorities said Wednesday they used new evidence to help revive a more than half-century-old murder case in which Feit, an 83-year-old former priest is accused of killing a Texas teacher and ex-beauty queen, but they declined to give details. (Kristian Hernandez/The Monitor via AP) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
OHL Roundup: Frontenacs beat generals, extend win streak to nine games
Cayman Islands firms admit to helping evade US taxes
Giants' Victor Cruz accepts pay cut
University of Winnipeg reconsidering investment in fossil fuel companies
The University of Winnipeg.
Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor, now identified, gets funeral
Vancouver’s Lion Hotel fails to meet loan terms, housing advocates say
Housing advocate Mohammad Valayati, left, talks with Lion Hotel resident Gregory Zurek, who has been living with no heat.
The retiree’s guide to staying in your home
Bert Taylor, a retired senior in his 70s, credits his 1 1/2 hours of daily stationary bike exercise with keeping him healthy.
Estate planning: Is your dog or cat in the family will?
Jack and Megan Bernard of Vancouver have earmarked $10,000 to care for their dog, Willis, should they predecease him.
QMJHL Roundup: Wiederer's four-point outing leads Wildcats over Sea Dogs
Tennessee easily beats Auburn 97-59 in SEC tournament opener
Auburn's Horace Spencer (0) drives against Tennessee's Admiral Schofield (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Jets wait on Fitzpatrick, cut Kerley, Cumberland
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Midwifery rally held at Alberta legislature, calls for more funding made
Vancouver seeks crackdown on empty condos in soaring real estate market
Condo management and legal specialists say there aren’t simple reasons for why condos are empty, and there are barriers to forcing people to rent out.
Glimpse into future helps Maple Leafs avoid season-long losing streak
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Nikita Soshnikov (41) scores the game winning shoot out goal past New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during NHL hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, March 9, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
US rallies to beat Germany 2-1 to win SheBelieves Cup
Germany’s Anja Mittag (11) celebrates her goal with Dzsenifer Marozsán (10) and Melanie Behringer (7) during the first half of a soccer game against the US in the SheBelieves Cup, Wednesday, March 9, 2016,  in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Local talent dominates Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2016-17 season
Mary Poppins will be directed by the company’s long-time artistic managing director Bill Millerd.
Harden, Howard help Rockets fend of 76ers, 118-104
Philadelphia 76ers' Jerami Grant (39) goes up for a shot between Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) and Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Georgia Tech erases 18-point deficit to beat Clemson in OT
Georgia Tech forward Charles Mitchell, right, and Clemson center Sidy Djitte (50) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in Washington on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Hornets, Walker top Pelicans 122-113 for 5th straight win
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis reacts after being called for a foul as the Pelicans play the Charlotte Hornets in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Cross-pollination can only do so much for a leader
In this Nov. 19, 2015 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a bilateral meeting in Manila, Philippines.
Berkeley law school dean steps down amid sexual harassment suit
Sujit Choudhry has stepped down as dean but will remain a professor at the University of California following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Gang suspected in death of soldier, relatives in El Salvador
Holy Cross tops Lehigh for Patriot League title, NCAA berth
Lehigh guard Kahron Ross, left, has the ball knocked away from him by Holy Cross forward Karl Charles (1) during the first half of the NCAA college basketball Patriot League Championship game at Lehigh in Bethlehem, Pa., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Vancouver readies for impact as host of World Sevens Series rugby event
Team Canada captain John Moonlight, front, takes a photo with other team captains at the Olympic cauldron in Vancouver on March 8.
Celtics win 14th straight at home, beat Grizzlies 116-96
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dumps off the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) blocks the lane on a drive to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Wade leads K-State to 75-71 win over Oklahoma St in Big 12s
Kansas State forward Wesley Iwundu (25) shoots while covered by Oklahoma State forward Chris Olivier (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ontario teachers’ union expense reports on hold for now
Ontario Education Minister Liz Sandals is promising to publicly release the audited receipts of teachers’ unions receiving government payments for their bargaining expenses – but not yet.
Venezuela withdraws top diplomat in Washington
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2016 file photo, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gives his annual state of the nation address in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro announced on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 that his nation's top diplomat in Washington would be called back to protest the decision to renew a U.S. decree imposing sanctions on several top officials from the South American country. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)
Winnipeg university reconsidering investment in fossil fuel companies
The Scout List: Aquarium After Hours, local artistry and Tree Talks & Walks
At the Vancouver Aquarium, check out After Hours for an evening. Guests can enjoy wine, beer and some food during the grown-up evening – which focuses on the Secret Sex Lives of Aquatic Animals.
'Pawn Stars' figure jailed in Vegas on weapon, drug charges
FILE - In this May 5, 2010 file photo, Chumlee of the reality cable TV show "Porn Stars," whose given name is Austin Lee Russell, arrives at A&E Television Network's Upfront in New York. Russell was being held in a Las Vegas jail late Wednesday, March 9, 2016, following his arrest on weapon and multiple drug charges, after officers serving a warrant at his home in a sexual assault investigation found methamphetamine, marijuana and at least one gun. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
Nebraska beats Rutgers 89-72 in Big Ten tournament
Aussie captain Baker-Finch gives Rio golf course thumbs-up
Adam Scott of Australia, holds the Gene Sarazen Cup after winning the Cadillac Championship golf tournament, Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Luis Alvarez)
James Deen porn company cited for failing to use condoms
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2013 file photo, actor James Deen poses at photo call for the film "The Canyons" at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. California has cited a movie company owned by porn star Deen, whose real name is Bryan Sevilla, for failing to use condoms on a film shoot, potentially exposing actors to hepatitis B and HIV. The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 cited Los Angeles-based Third Rock Productions for nine violations, some considered serious, and proposed nearly $78,000 in fines. (AP Photo/David Azia, File)
Smith-Rivera leads Georgetown over DePaul, 70-53
Georgetown guard L.J. Peak (0) blocks a shot by DePaul guard Eli Cain (11) as Georgetown center Jessie Govan (15) helps defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Big East men's tournament, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Hot Ticket: Naomi Klein
Canadian author Naomi Klein, who will be at the Vogue on Friday, says in order to have a positive impact on climate change, ‘We have to respond through bold collective action.’
Davis' 27 points helps Charlotte beat Rice 79-69 in C-USA
Grizzlies G Mario Chalmers leaves game with right leg injury
3 Florida St. pitchers combine on no-hitter against Toledo
Players shocked, saddened by Maria Sharapova's 'big mistake'
FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016, file photo, Maria Sharapova of Russia plays a backhand return to Serena Williams of the United States during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Three of Maria Sharapova's major sponsors are cutting ties with the Russian tennis star after she acknowledged failing a doping test at the Australian Open. Sportswear giant Nike, Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer and German luxury car company Porsche moved quickly to distance themselves from the five-time Grand Slam winner after she announced the positive test at a news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, March 7, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
Toronto’s transit deal not done until the wheels go round and round
Marcus Gee
Judge to decide details of farmworkers' march in Palm Beach
SE Louisiana hits 12 3s; tops Privateers in Southland opener
Seattle offers tenders to 8 restricted free agents
Eagles have busy, productive start to free agency
Laura Siegemund, Kurumi Nara advance in Indian Wells
Johnson Jr., Hampton top Morgan St. in MEAC tourney quarters
Saint Louis beats George Mason 83-78 to open A-10 tournament
George Mason guard Otis Livingston II (4) defends Saint Louis guard Marcus Bartley (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic 10 men's tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Spurs CEO Holt retires after 20 years with model franchise
Ryan Rupert scores twice, Binghamton downs St. John's 4-1
The Latest: Dallas Seavey is first to Iditarod halfway mark
Broncos bolster O-line by adding Donald Stephenson
Focused on Rio, Canada ready to host World Sevens Series event for first time
Team captains pose for a picture at the Olympic cauldron to promote the World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Vancouver, B.C., on March 9.
Marc Garneau vows to fix Transport Canada’s financial situation
Marc Garneau speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2016. The transport minister says he’s “not happy” with the financial situation of his department.
LAPD: Tests on knife linked to Simpson estate to take weeks
FILE: An aerial view shows Nicole Brown Simpson's condo, top with two chimneys, during a visit by principals in the O.J. Simpson double-murder trial on Bundy Drive in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles Sunday, February 12, 1995. Detectives are investigating a knife purportedly found some time ago at the former home of O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of murder charges in the 1994 stabbings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, Neiman said Friday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Jets cut wide receiver Jeremy Kerley
Kelly: Soccer’s shifting regime will return to status quo where riches rule
Cathal Kelly
With Esso buy, Couche-Tard finally finds its domestic deal
Canucks sign hulking Russian defenceman Nikita Tryamkin to entry-level contract
Yekaterinburg's Nikita Tryamkin, left, vies for the puck with Team Canada's Corx Conacher, centre, during the game between Yekaterinburg and Team Canada at the 89th Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - Keystone, Melanie Duchene
AP source: Lions agree to 5-year deal with WR Jones
LEADING OFF: Price debuts for Bosox, Chapman goes for Yanks
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado warms up before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Sarasota, Fla., Tuesday, March 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
UNLV slips past Air Force in 3OT; advances in MW tourney
Penguins to host Flyers at Heinz Field on Feb. 18
Pop Warner youth football settles lawsuit over man's suicide
Blues-Blackhawks set for Winter Classic at Busch Stadium
Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews, right, skates the puck around the net as St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen looks over his shoulder during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)
Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey is 41, but not over the mound yet
When Toronto Blue Jays’ R.A. Dickey starts his first game this season, he will be the third-oldest player on an opening day roster.
Jean Charest denies lobbying PMO for Energy East pipeline
The PMO said it refused to accept an offer by former Quebec premier Jean Charest, right, of a meeting with TransCanada officials.
Patriots sign LB Ramon Humber
Saskatchewan allegedly gives two homeless men bus tickets to B.C.
A security guard tries to prevent media from taking photos and recording video as Charles Neil-Curley, left, and Jeremy Roy, back left, arrive in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday March 9, 2016. The homeless First Nations men were given one-way bus tickets from North Battleford to Vancouver by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services.
Reserve CB Baker out with ACL injury
With these rocks, the Friars Briar bonspiel builds a global community
The Frozen Chosen skip Michael Dolgin, centre, before a draw at the Friars Briar curling bonspiel in Ottawa on March 9.
Colorado rolls over Washington State 80-56 at Pac-12 tourney
Colorado forward Tory Miller passes around Washington State center Conor Clifford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Alberta naturopath worker says mom of sick boy asked for something for meningitis
AP source: Titans agree to terms with OL Jones, QB Cassel
Ten attractive dividend stocks trading near historical low valuations
Although longer-term fundamental investors may not be watching as closely, the recent dip may provide opportunity to pick up names trading at low valuations, but are otherwise growing their dividends and earnings.
Federal appeals court to rehear Texas voter ID case
Canada set to host HSBC World Sevens Series event for the first time
Team captains pose for a photograph at the Olympic cauldron to promote the World Rugby Sevens Series' Canada Sevens tournament in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday March 9, 2016. The two day tournament is scheduled to be held March 12 and 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
France and England tie 0-0 in SheBelieves Cup
England’s goalkeeper Karen Bardsley (1) stops a shot during the first half of a women's soccer game in the SheBelieves Cup, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Gray gets 1st start, opening day nod; A's beat White Sox
Saskatchewan government hands two homeless men bus tickets to B.C.
What’s behind the shorting of insurance stocks?
Sun Life Financial’s stock price began levitating above the yield curve steepness in May of 2014, and investors eventually began to pile on short positions in the stock.
Pujols, Trout star, pitchers struggle as Dodgers tie Angels
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver looks at the baseball after giving up a home run to Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes during a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Arizona family finds abandoned newborn girl outside home
This Tuesday, March 8, 2016 photo provided by Roseanne McCulloh shows a baby girl in Mesa, Ariz. Police were searching Wednesday for the parents of the newborn baby girl who was left in front of the suburban Phoenix home, her umbilical cord still attached. (Roseanne McCulloh via AP)
London rugby club pushes for American fans with clinic
Portland readies to host the world
In this photo taken Monday, March 7, 2016, workers put the finishing touches on the track at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The track will host the U.S. indoor track and field championships starting Friday, March 11, and the IAAF World Indoor Championships the following week. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)
3-time champ Lee Chong Wei falls in All England 1st round
Clemson not shying away from high offensive expectations
FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2016, file photo, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson throws during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, in Glendale, Ariz. The buzz has already begun: Clemson's offense led by quarterback Deshaun Watson could be among the most prolific college football has ever seen. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
AP source: Vikings get deal with ex-49ers guard Alex Boone
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015, file photo, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Alex Boone adjusts his helmet strap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press Wednesday, March 9, 2016, that the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a four-year contract with Boone. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Maple Leafs to host Red Wings in outdoor game for NHL's first Centennial Classic
Murray trade cost Titans new deal, swap of 4th-round picks
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