Tom and Janice Colella waited for more than four years before adoption officials finally called with the news that they had found them a son: blue-eyed, sandy-haired Tommy, just shy of his eighth birthday. But looking back on what was a joyous day 10 years ago, the Colellas today see something else. They remember that … Read more
A school board report found that there were diverse opinions on whether ‘Iroquois’ is offensive Iroquois Ridge High School in Oakville, Ont.Photo by David Lucas/Postmedia/File An Ontario school board has decided against renaming Oakville’s Iroquois Ridge High School. After months of consultations, it concluded that, while there are “divergent perspectives” on whether Iroquois is an … Read more
The man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump did not seem to have a clear shot at the 45th president before he was confronted by a Secret Service agent doing an advance patrol, the sheriff of Florida’s Palm Beach County said Monday morning. Investigators say Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was lying in wait off … Read more
Climber Kevin Fentress, of Brooklyn, N.Y., climbs up the high seaside cliff at Point Dome under overcast skies on Sept. 12. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times) After a prolonged stretch of record-breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires, much of the state will experience below average temperatures, rain and even early-season snow … Read more
A mom of five who was stabbed to death by her ex-con hubby at a Bible study session had divorce papers in her car at the time, it surfaced last week — as he was sentenced to 33 years in prison for the grim slaying. Corinna Woodhull, 41, was fatally knifed by her spouse, Robert … Read more
Israeli soldiers take up position next to destroyed buildings Friday in the Gaza Strip. (Leo Correa / Associated Press) Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including five women and four children. A strike flattened a home in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at … Read more
“We’re excited about this season. … We’re excited about where this team is going,” executive VP of hockey operations Jeff Gorton says. “We know we have to be better in our own zone and keep the puck out of our net,” Canadiens executive vice-president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton said at the team’s annual golf … Read more
The incident happened during the test ride of the rollercoaster (Picture: EPA) A construction worker was killed during the test ride of a rollercoaster at the site Germany’s Oktoberfest. The incident happened just before 11am today in the Bavarian capital of Munich, which hosts the annual beer festival. It is understood that the man was … Read more
An event held by an Australian artist has been shut down in New York City, with cops yelling at people to move along. The Flower Market exhibition on New York’s Roosevelt Island was being hosted by Brisbane contemporary artist CJ Hendry, where thousands of plush flowers inside of a huge white tent. It was intended … Read more
Two people were killed and burned “beyond recognition” when the driver of an electric car jumped a sidewalk and slammed into an apartment building in White Plains on Monday, cops said. The driver of a vehicle — believed to be a Tesla — lost control and veered onto a sidewalk before hitting a tree and … Read more
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