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Canada devastated by hockey team tragedy
The Saskatoon StarPhoenix said 14 more were injured - including three critically - in Friday's accident involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus. "Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this frightful tragedy", Broncos President Kevin Garinger said. [Full Article...]
Canada hockey bus crash: what we know
He always had a smile on, which was infectious. "I am horrified to say that he did not make it", she said in a Facebook post . Police said there were 28 people, including the driver, aboard the bus of the Humboldt Broncos team when the crash took place. [Full Article...]
Rory McIlroy issues Masters challenge to Patrick Reed
Third round leader Patrick Reed has dropped one shot with a bogey on No. 6 that left him 13-under, just two strokes ahead of second-place Rory McIlroy who was 11-under after a par on No. Sunday outlook: McIlroy has awaited this opportunity ever since 2011, when he opened with rounds of 65, 69 and 70 and confidently led by four heading into Sunday. [Full Article...]
Numsa condemns prosecution of Brazil's Lula da Silva
The United States and European Union have imposed sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro and his officials, with Washington calling him a "dictator". As things stand, anyone losing a first appeal, as in Lula's case last week, must conduct any further appeal from prison. [Full Article...]
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: 'I Felt Like I Was Winning the Fight'
The development comes after McGregor and his posse crashed media day and began throwing a number of objects at a bus meant to carry several fighters and their teams back to their hotel. Speaking to the co-main event, the battle between "Thug" Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk turned into a war of attrition that dragged on for five long rounds. [Full Article...]
Proteas star Kagiso Rabada ruled out of IPL
South Africa's team manager, Dr Mohammed Moosajee was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au, "Kagiso has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction which will rule him out of cricket action for up to three months". Rabada was the leading wicket-taker in the series against Australia, with 23 at an average of 19.26. Rabada had signed a £460,000 deal with the Daredevils, who open their IPL cam... [Full Article...]
Trump Says The US Has 'Already Lost The Trade War'
But he says President Donald Trump will remain steadfast on protecting USA economic interests. But how much could tariffs affect USA imports and exports? Beijing is planning to place 25 percent levies on a range of USA goods worth about $50 billion. [Full Article...]
Snow in the Forecast, Little Accumulation Expected
The calendar says April, but the temperature would suggest a winter feel in the Council Bluffs-Omaha area. The sun will be out Saturday morning and temperatures will be in the lower 40s. Snow totals will be between 1 to 2 inches mainly on grassy areas. - Rain is on the way Saturday after a warm and sunny Friday , according to WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. [Full Article...]