Monthly Archives: April 2019

Toronto Police Investigating More Incidents At St. Michael's College School

An investigation into allegations of assault and sexual assault at a private all-boys’ school in Toronto has expanded after police said Tuesday they have learned of two more incidents. Police said they had received videos of the latest incidents — one involving an alleged assault with a weapon, the other was considered a threat. The […]

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So Cal Athletics, Beverly Bandits, Firecrackers TJ claim TC/USA Nationals titles

AUSTIN, Texas – So Cal Athletics (18u), Beverly Bandits (16u) and Firecrackers TJ (14u) claimed their respective championships at the 2017 TC/USA Nationals.  So Cal 8, Gold Coast Hurricanes 1 18u Gold Results Boosted by their one-run victory in comeback fashion in the semifinals, the Athletics were solid in every respect in the final, taking […]

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Robles, Peace, Heath, Wacaser, Schwaier selected MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Players of Week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Janiece Robles of Cardinal Spellman (Bronx, N.Y.), Maddie Peace of Regina Domincan (Wilmette, Ill.), North Augusta’s (S.C.) Karly Heath, Bentonville West’s (Centerton, Ark.) Hallie Wacaser and Yelm’s (Wash.) Drea Schwaier selected MaxPreps/NFCA National High School Players of the Week for games played the week of March 12-18. East RegionRobles was 2-0 with […]

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‘Whale jail’ orcas & belugas to be moved to sea mammal center – Kremlin

The sea mammal center in Russia’s Far East will accommodate captive orcas and belugas, which are currently held in a so-called “whale prison,” until scientists and veterinarians decide if they can be returned to the wild. The Russian authorities plan to develop a road map of rehabilitation and re-adaptation to their natural environment for the […]

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President Jefferson Thompson, Principal Greg Reeves Of St. Michael's College School Resign

TORONTO — Two leaders at an all-boys private school rocked by allegations of assault and sexual assault by students resigned on Thursday amid mounting criticism over the institution’s handling of the incidents, which are now under a police investigation. St. Michael’s College School said principal Greg Reeves and board president Father Jefferson Thompson had stepped […]

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West Texas A&M’s Hardin, Ouachita Baptist’s Butler earn 2018 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II weekly honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  West Texas A&M’s Ashley Hardin hit five home runs and Ouachita Baptist’s Marissa Butler was unhittable, which earned them Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the week recognition. The duo earned the honor for their outstanding play for the week of April 9-15. Hardin, a native of Flower Mound, […]

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Canada Can't Put Human Rights On The Back Burner In 2019

Over the past year, Canada has taken some important steps to promote and protect human rights abroad. However, the picture is not as rosy as often presented by the government, and Canada still has a long way to go to become a true leader in the promotion of human rights abroad. Here are some of […]

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Irregular Migrant Claims Drop To Lowest Levels Since 2017, According To Federal Data

OTTAWA — As the number of irregular asylum seekers arriving in Canada appears to be slowing, work is quietly underway to speed up refugee processing and address a major backlog of asylum claims that has been growing steadily since early 2017. Newly published federal data shows 1,019 irregular migrants were apprehended by the RCMP crossing […]

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Burning car EXPLODES in deadly traffic pile-up amid massive snowfall in Russia’s south (VIDEO)

Terrifying footage was captured when a car exploded during a massive vehicle collision in the Rostov region, where extreme weather conditions caused a major traffic incident on an expressway linking Moscow with southern Russia. One person died and at least two others sustained injuries, after some 15 cars collided on the M-4 Don highway following […]

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James Madison’s Good collects Schutt Sports/NFCA DI Player of Year trophy

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Megan Good received her 2017 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Player of the Year trophy from NFCA Director of Education and Division I liaison Joanna Lane in an on-field ceremony before a near-record football crowd of 25,993 on Oct. 14 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field. The pitcher/utility standout was the first softball […]

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