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George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election
FILE- In this Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 file photo, former President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Houston. Bush spoke Thursday at a summit in Abu Dhabi put on by the Milken Institute, an economic think tank based in Santa Monica, California. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Deco, modern and what’s next? The historic home of CIBC could get a dramatic revamp
David Pontarini, left, of Hariri Pontarini Architects, and Michael McClelland, right, of ERA Architects, are among the architects behind a proposal to overhaul Toronto’s Commerce Court West.
Unravelling the appeal of rebooted TV shows​
David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson in an episode from the 11th season of The X-Files.
Is our health system destined to follow a U.S. trajectory?
Konrad Yakabuski
Former Canadian Cowboy Jan Hudec returns to Olympics with Czech Republic
Jan Hudec of the Czech Republic makes a jump in Men's Downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
US coach keeping blinders on as he preps for Olympic debut
FILE - In this March 30, 2017, file photo, United States coach Robb Stauber skates during practice in preparation for the IIHF Women's World Championship hockey tournament, in Plymouth, Mich. Stauber can’t miss seeing the Olympic rings painted at center ice, even on the practice rink. The former goalie is doing his best to ignore all the reminders that he is making his head coaching debut on the world’s biggest stage for women’s hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
US bobsledder Justin Olsen resuming workouts after surgery
British lawmakers could be expelled over sexual harassment
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 file photo, Lord President of the Council, Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom smiles toward the media as she arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London. The leader of Britain’s House of Commons said Thursday Feb. 8, 2018, that tough new measures against sexual misconduct will be "a game changer for Parliament," after a survey found one in five parliamentary workers had experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in the past year. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
Trudeau makes pitch to Silicon Valley, Amazon to invest in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves as arrives in Chicago, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
How the Canadian dollar fares when the VIX spikes. (Well, there’s a reason it’s called the ‘fear index’)
FIFA president praises Russian World Cup preparations
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center left, and President of Vietnam Football Federation Le Hung Dung, center right, pose for photo with some Vietnamese female football players in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Infantino is on an one-day visit to the Southeast Asian country to boost cooperation between the world football body and Vietnam. (AP Photo/Tran Van Minh)
The Latest: UN official calls for 30-day Syria cease-fire
In the news today, Feb. 8
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a pitch for tech workers today as he continues his tour of the United States with a visit to California's Silicon Valley. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to students at the University of Chicago, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Chicago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
The Latest: Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced to 5 years in jail
Man pleads guilty to blackmailing girl with porn for kiss
Ex-principal gets 9 years for child porn from student phone
FILE - This Oct. 13, 2016, file photo released by the Hardin County Detention Center, shows Stephen Kyle Goodlett, the former principal of LaRue County, Ky. A federal judge is set to sentence former Kentucky high school principal Goodlett in U.S. District Court in Louisville Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, on child pornography charges stemming from uploaded nude images of a student whose cellphone he confiscated. (Hardin County Detention Center via AP, File)
Olympics time difference and NHL rules have bars expecting struggle
Fans celebrate at the Shark Club sports bar in Vancouver, on Friday, February 21, 2014, after the Canadian Olympic men's hockey team defeated the U.S. 1-0 in the semifinal at the Sochi Winter Olympics and advanced to the gold medal game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Alberta and B.C. left with limited options to escalate trade war
British Columbia Premier John Horgan held off on ratcheting up a trade war with Alberta Wednesday, but experts say both provinces still have a few limited options to raise the stakes. Bottles of British Columbia wine on display at a liquor store in Cremona, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Several Canadians to get sci-tech Oscars for work on films including 'Star Wars'
Mike Jutan is seen in this undated handout photo. Ontario-raised research and development engineer Mike Jutan is facing two of the biggest events of his life this weekend. On Saturday he'll be honoured by the Oscars of the scientific and technical worlds, for co-writing a rigging software at George Lucas's visual effects company Industrial Light & Magic. And on Sunday, his wife is due to give birth to their first child. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Mike Jutan, University of Waterloo *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Liberals sidestep NDP call to close stock option tax loophole
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters following caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday January 31, 2018. The federal NDP plans to table a motion today calling on the Trudeau government to make good in the coming budget on its promise to crack down on a controversial tax loophole. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
France to boost military spending, modernize army
FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 file photo, France's President Emmanuel Macron, left, shakes hands with French soldiers of the NATO Battle Group at the Tapa military base, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) west of Tallinn, Estonia. French President Emmanuel Macron's government is unveiling a bill to boost military spending, notably amid demands by NATO and President Donald Trump for European countries to pitch in more for their own defense. (AP Photo/Marko Mumm, File)
Nissan sales suffer over scandal, but US tax reforms help
FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, file photo, the 2018 Nissan Leaf is on display during an unveiling event in Las Vegas. Electric car prices are falling, but they still cost more than equivalent gas models because of their expensive batteries. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
South Africa in limbo as Zuma, deputy discuss possible exit
Egypt's inflation rate continues decline in January
Netanyahu feuds with police chief ahead of probe findings
Russian Olympic official says ban doesn't apply to him
Stanislav Pozdnyakov, the head of the Russian delegation, talks to reporters Thursday, Feb. 8, 21018, prior to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. (AP Photo/Stephen Wade)
German exports up 6.3 per cent in 2017, hit record
FILE - In this July 1, 2017 file photo containers are stacked on 'Zheng He' of China at the container terminal of the harbor of Hamburg, Germany. Germany's exports increased by 6.3 percent in 2017, beating the previous year's record, authorities said Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Imports rose by an even stronger 8.3 percent, also hitting record levels. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, file)
Wynn case raises question: When do investors need to know?
FILE - This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass. The University of Pennsylvania has announced plans to distance itself from casino mogul Wynn and comedian Bill Cosby in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against both men. The college on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, said it will revoke Wynn’s honorary degree and remove his name from both an outdoor plaza and a scholarship fund. The school will also rescind Cosby’s honorary degree. The school says it has been a century since it took away an honorary degree but that “credible” allegations against the men warranted the action. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
South Korean president to meet North Korean leader's sister
FILE - This 2015, file photo provided by the North Korean government shows Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. South Korea’s Unification Ministry said North Korea informed Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, that Kim Yo Jong would be part of the high-level delegation coming to the South for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)
Italy's UniCredit rebounds to 4Q, FY profits
The Latest: Pence meets S. Korean leader, vows US support
Native church's lawsuit spurs training for airport screeners
FILE - In this Feb. 17, 1996 file photo, members of the Native American Church prepare for a prayer meeting in Mirando City, Texas. The Native American Church of North America has settled a lawsuit in late Jan. 2018, against the Transportation Security Administration, leading to more training for agents on how to screen religious items. The training will happen at airports that church members typically use to travel. (Joyce Marshall/Star-Telegram via AP, File)
Afghan official: 4 children killed amid battle with Taliban
Pence out to counter NKorean 'propaganda' at Olympic games
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence addresses U.S. military personnel at U.S. Yokota Air Base, on the outskirts of Tokyo, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (Kiyoshi Ota/Pool Photo via AP)
California officials, protesters fight offshore drill plans
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 1969, file photo, state forestry conservation crews made up of prison convicts clean up oil-soaked straw after an oil spill on the beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. California commissions that oversee coastal lands and water pushed the Trump administration to leave the state out of plans to expand offshore drilling, warning the state would block the construction of pipelines to get oil back to land. (AP Photo/Wally Fong, file)
Flute camp chief stands by flutist accused of sex misconduct
Swiss Re in discussions on potential investment by Softbank
Long-awaited hockey milestone happened suddenly for Greenway
At 45, ski jumper Kasai set for record 8th Winter Games
FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2018 file photo, Japan's Noriaki Kasai soars through the air during the 18th World Cup Ski Jumping competition, in Zakopane, Poland. Kasai is showing no sign of slowing down. One of six male ski jumpers representing Japan in Pyeongchang, the 45-year-old Kasai is taking part in his record eighth Olympics, surpassing Russian luger Albert Demchenko for the most appearances in the Winter Games. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz, File)
Hawaii bill calls for insurers to cover air ambulance rides
Science teacher accused of trading porn, indecent liberties
National guardsman takes girl whose dad was killed to dance
In this photo provided by the Illinois National Guard/U.S. Army, Cayleigh Hinton, daughter of Army Sgt. Terrence Hinton, dances with 1st Sgt. Joseph Bierbrodt of Sheridan, Ill., with the 933rd Military Police Company, at a father-daughter dance held at the Our Lady of Humility School, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Beach Park, Ill. Cayleigh's father, Army Sgt. Terrence Hinton, died in a training accident May 14, 2017, in Hawaii. (Staff Sgt. Robert R. Adams/Illinois National Guard/U.S. Army via AP)
Freestyle skiers from Belarus looking for more Olympic gold
China, African Union deny report bloc's building was bugged
Chairman of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, left, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi smile at the end of a joint press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Chinese and African officials have lashed out at a recent report alleging Chinese workers bugged the African Union headquarters and suggested it was a ploy to destabilize relations. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Thai activists who protested junta surrender to police
Thai activists gather in front of a police station in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Nearly three dozen Thai democracy activists have turned themselves in to police after being summoned in connection with a protest calling for the ruling military government to step down and relinquish power through elections. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Global stocks mixed as investors still skittish
A man walks past a bank electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday with some benchmarks erasing early morning gains. Investors remained skittish after this week's financial turmoil and overnight losses on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Jack Johnson descendant hopes for pardon, maybe from Trump
1 dead, 3 wounded after stabbing at Texas church service
Medics and officers escort a man as he walks to an ambulance in Corpus Christi, Texas. A man believed to be in his 30s is in police custody after four people were stabbed Wednesday, Feb. , 7, 2018 evening during a church service inside a residence in Corpus Christi. (Alexandria Rodriguez/Corpus Christi Caller-Times via AP)
Afghan official: Chinese, Uzbek IS militants killed in raid
FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 file photo, a member of Afghan security personnel arrives at the site of an attack at a military academy in Kabul, Afghanistan. A joint U.S. and Afghan air raid targeting the Islamic State group in Afghanistan killed 25 militants, including a Chinese and three Uzbek militants, a provincial police chief said Thursday Feb. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
LaDue snaps tie, Kings pull away late for 5-2 win vs Oilers
Australia's indigenous Winter Olympian inspired by Freeman
FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2017 file photo, figure skater Harley Windsor poses for pictures after being named in the Australian team for the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Sydney, Australia. Windsor is the first indigenous Australian to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics and will he walking in the front row with the team's chef de mission in recognition of his groundbreaking selection for Australia. (AP Photo/Julian Linden, File)
US skeleton sliders want uniform drug testing
FILE - In this May 21, 2017, file photo, Russia's Sergei Plotnikov challenges for the puck against Finland during their Ice Hockey World Championships bronze medal match in the LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany. Six-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Ahn and three former NHL players, including Plotnikov, are among 32 Russian athletes who filed appeals Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, seeking spots at the Pyeongchang Olympics. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
Wednesday's Games
With military parade, Kim Jong Un thumbs nose at US
Ancient temple left neglected as Yemen war threatens history
In this Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 photo, a Yemeni militiaman stands atop a limestone column at the Awwam Temple, also known as the Mahram Bilqis, in Marib, Yemen. Experts fear the temple, as well as other historic and cultural wonders across Yemen beyond those acknowledged by international authorities, remain at risk as the country’s stalemated Saudi-led war against Shiite rebels rages on. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
Jim Carrey says users should yank their Facebook accounts
FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2017 file photo, actor Jim Carrey poses for photographers during the photo call of the film "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - The Story of Jim Carrey & Andy Kaufman Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton," at the 74th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy. Carrey, said on Twitter on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, that he’s dumping his Facebook stock and deleting his page because the social media giant profited from Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election via spreading false news with Russian origins, and says they’re still not doing enough to stop it. The 56-year-old Carrey encouraged other investors and users to do the same. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, File)
Pentagon misconduct complaints increase; fewer found guilty
FILE - In this June 3, 2011, file photo, the Pentagon is seen from air from Air Force One. Defense Department investigators say the number of complaints filed against senior military and defense officials has increased over the past few years. But they say more cases are being rejected as not credible and fewer officers are being found guilty of misconduct. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
Shaun White just fine with upping ante on Olympic halfpipe
Goaltending gives European underdogs a chance at Olympics
FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2010 photo, Atlanta Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay stands behind his bench during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. Ramsay knows Russia has the best men’s hockey team at the Olympics. He just doesn’t think Slovakia is far behind. The former NHL coach is trying to make Slovakia’s players believe they can beat the likes of Canada, Sweden and the United States. Slovakia, Finland and Germany are undoubtedly underdogs in South Korea but have teams - and goaltending - that should make the traditional powerhouses nervous. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
North Korea says it's not interested in meeting US VP Pence
Police say Texas officer's killer likely gunned down 2nd man
This photo provided by the Collin County Sheriff's Office in McKinney, Texas, shows Brandon De McCall, who was charged Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, with capital murder of a peace officer. McCall is suspected of fatally shooting an officer as police responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex late Wednesday in Richardson, Texas. He barricaded himself for hours before surrendering early Thursday. (Collin County Sheriff's Office via AP)
In tax negotiations, Gov. Edwards rejects sales tax renewal
Rep. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge, left, speaks with Rep. Franklin Foil, R-Baton Rouge, during a legislative hearing in Baton Rouge, La., on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. As the governor and lawmakers debate taxes, James said he won't consider renewal of an expiring 1 percent state sales tax to help close a budget gap. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
Congress stumbles into gov't shutdown, budget deal stalled
Australia's Aboriginal life expectancy gap widens
Pelosi speaks for record 8 hours in favour of 'Dreamers'
China January trade surges amid tension with Washington
Ski school gives city kids their first shot on the slopes
In this Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 photo, Schone Malliet, CEO of the National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, N.J., speaks to The Associated Press about his program. Malliet is offering students what may be their first chance to train in the winter sport. The complex provides skis, boots, helmets and warm ski clothes for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Adult ski instructors help students tackle the slopes. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Olympic swimmer's sex abuse allegations mark latest scandal
FILE - In this July 30, 2012, file photo, United States' Ariana Kukors competes in a women's 200-meter individual medley swimming heat at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the Summer Olympics in London. Investigators have searched the Seattle home of a former U.S. Olympic Team swimming coach amid allegations that he sexually abused and took explicit photos of Kukors when she was underage.Homeland Security taskforce investigators along with police in Washington state served a search warrant at 46-year-old Sean Hutchison’s Seattle apartment Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, recovering electronic devices they say may contain evidence, the SeattlePI reported. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
Eagles, Philly fans get catharsis through Super Bowl parade
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy while walking to a fence to show it to fans gathered to welcome them in Philadelphia a day after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The evangelical singer who would be Costa Rica's president
FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2018 file photo, presidential candidate Fabricio Alvarado with the National Restoration party, speaks during a live, televised debate ahead of the presidential election, in San Jose, Costa Rica. Alvarado, the surprise winner of Sunday’s vote is a 43-year-old journalist and Christian singer whose songs can be found on Spotify. On April 1 he will face off against governing party candidate Carlos Alvarado, no relation. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)
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Bank of England likely to hint at further rate hike
Placards and banners opposing Brexit on railings as The European Commission's Chief Negotiator for the UK exiting the European Union, Michel Barnier is at 10 Downing Street for a meeting, outside the Houses of Parliament, London, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
World Pro Ski Tour kicks off 2018 season in New Hampshire
Canada's Osborne-Paradis posts fastest time in opening downhill training session
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Bangladesh court sends former leader Khaleda Zia to prison
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) shout slogans outside the court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Bangladesh was on high alert ahead of a verdict Thursday against opposition leader and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a politically sensitive corruption case. (AP Photo/A.M.Ahad)
Tweet from speedskater's account rips flagbearer coin toss
Canadian Olympic Roundup: Morris and Lawes open with doubles curling loss
Cave-in at south China subway construction site kills 8
In this image taken from video footage run by China's CCTV via AP Video, a section of collapsed road is seen in Foshan in southern China's Guangdong Province, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Chinese authorities say a cave-in at a subway line construction site has killed people and left others missing. (CCTV via AP Video)
Andersen bails out Maple Leafs again in win over Predators
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen eyes a loose puck as Nashville Predators centre Colton Sissons and Toronto defenceman Nikita Zaitsev look during their game in Toronto on Wednesday.
USA Gymnastics sets up fund for athletes abused by Nassar
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