Canadian News
Australian serial sex offender jailed for life for rape, murder of Irish woman
MELBOURNE, Australia - A serial sex offender was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for raping and murdering an Irish woman while he was free on parole after previous convictions for raping five women.
Chrysler recall avoids showdown with government over Jeep models for fire risk
DETROIT - After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Nikkei outperforms Asian stocks as Fed looms
By Ian Chua SYDNEY (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose on Wednesday, thanks to a positive lead from Wall Street plus a softer yen, outperforming the rest of Asia which anxiously seeks clarity on the Federal Reserve's next policy step. Major currencies were mostly subdued ahead of the end of the Fed meeting. A policy statement is due at 1800 GMT (1400 EDT) and Chairman Ben Bernanke will brief media half an hour later. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.3 percent, led by a 1.3 percent fall in mainland Chinese stocks . ...
Exceptional youths honoured for accomplishments
Four Saskatchewan youths are enjoying a bit of recognition for some of their exceptional accomplishments.
Regina petition group may have enough to force vote on wastewater plant
Regina Water Watch, the group pushing for a referendum on the city's new wastewater treatment plant may have enough signatures to require a referendum, although they are still collecting names.
Business
GAO: Smooth and timely launch uncertain for Obama health law; administration making progress
WASHINGTON - There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress.
Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint; path open for Softbank takeover of wireless carrier
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's Softbank.
Netflix to expand to Netherlands, its 41st country, later this year.
LOS GATOS, Calif. - Netflix is going Dutch.
Dish abandons Sprint bid for now to focus on Clearwire
By Sinead Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp said it would not make a new offer to buy No. 3 U.S. wireless provider Sprint Nextel in time for a Tuesday deadline and would instead focus on its tender offer for Clearwire Corp. The decision may be good news for Japan's SoftBank Corp, which is also trying to buy Sprint. A purchase by SoftBank could provide Sprint with access to more capital that it could use to beef up its network and compete better. ...
Asia business sentiment rises in second quarter, global growth risk still dominates
By Miyoung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - Asia's top companies have become more optimistic about their business outlook with the retail and shipping industries rebounding sharply in the second quarter of 2013, the latest Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Survey shows. The Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Index climbed six points to 71 in June, its highest level in five quarters and the third consecutive quarterly rise. A reading above 50 indicates a generally positive outlook. ...
Weight Loss
Seven body-shredding exercises from Jillian Michaels
Let the countdown begin: 3, 2, 1, shred! This workout is based on some of Jillian Michaels' fave moves from her new high-intensity circuit class, BodyShred and can be completed in less than 30 minutes.
Governments, experts worry about spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk
Experts say it may not be possible to eliminate chronic wasting disease in deer and elk in Canada.
South Florida company recalls weight loss supplements JaDera and Xiyouji Qingzhi
MIAMI - A South Florida company is voluntarily recalling weight loss supplements called "JaDera" and "Xiyouji Qingzhi."
How to rediscover your inner jock this summer
Our happiness writer Astrid shares the full-circle journey she's taken to rediscover her athletic side.
Five benefits of melatonin beyond a good night's sleep
We've read about melatonin leading to better sleep. But did you know that it can also reduce belly fat, lighten your PMS and keep diabetes at bay?
Lifestyle
Joni Mitchell puts in rare public performance, singing three songs in Toronto
TORONTO - After watching a succession of decorated musicians interpret her vast songbook in a celebration of her upcoming 70th birthday, Joni Mitchell took to the Massey Hall stage, kicked off her shoes and gave the adoring audience an unexpected — and exceedingly rare — gift of her own: a public performance.
Studio: Selma Blair exiting 'Anger Management,' Charlie Sheen's FX comedy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Selma Blair is making a sudden exit from the Charlie Sheen sitcom "Anger Management."
Albert White Hat, instrumental in teaching the endangered Lakota language, dies at age 74
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The endangered Lakota language has lost one of its greatest supporters.
The Voice Crowns Season 4 Champ
"The Voice" has crowned its Season 4 champ.
Selma Blair Not Returning To FX's Anger Management
Selma Blair has exited "Anger Management."
Sports
Massachusetts police search NFL player's home in homicide probe: report
(Reuters) - Massachusetts State Police searched the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as part of a probe into a suspected homicide, according to ABC News. Hernandez was initially uncooperative with police after the body of a 27-year-old man was found in an industrial park near his home in North Attleborough on Monday, ABC News said, citing unnamed law enforcement sources. A police spokesman confirmed there was a homicide investigation under way in North Attleborough, but declined to give further details. ...
San Antonio and Miami head to overtime in game Six
MIAMI (Reuters) - Ray Allen made a three-pointer with five seconds left to force Game Six of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals between into Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs into overtime. With Miami needing a three-pointer to stay alive, Allen made the shot from the corner to tie the scores at 95-95 after LeBron James had missed an attempt a few seconds earlier. Miami overturned a 13-point deficit in the third quarter to grab the lead in the final period before San Antonio regained control with an 8-0 run. ...
California city wants team, sues Major League Baseball
By Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weeks after a fight over the Sacramento Kings basketball team ended with promises of a new arena and a decision to stay in town, a tussle over another ball club is roiling professional sports in California - this time involving baseball. In an action that highlights the big dollars at stake when teams move to a new community, the city of San Jose sued Major League Baseball on Tuesday, alleging it was holding up a proposed relocation by the Oakland Athletics. ...
LeBron James has big fourth quarter as Heat stave off elimination with 103-100 OT win
MIAMI - LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
Tatar scores twice to lead Grand Rapids Griffins to Calder Cup championship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Tomas Tatar scored twice as the Grand Rapids Griffins won the Calder Cup on Tuesday with a 5-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in Game 6 of the American Hockey League's championship series.
Celebrity
Charles Saatchi admits assault on wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson; accepts police caution
LONDON - Prominent British art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assault and accepted a police caution after published photos showed him grasping the throat of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.
Glam Slam: Taylor Swift's Impeccable Style
Taylor Swift has never, ever, ever, made a fashion mistake...at least as long as I can remember. That girl just gets it right time after time and she continues her stylish streak with two white hot looks.
Justin Bieber hits photographer in Los Angeles car scrape
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen pop star Justin Bieber struck a photographer with his Ferrari sports car while driving away from a comedy club in Los Angeles on Monday night, but the accident was not considered a hit-and-run, police said. Video taken outside the Laugh Factory comedy club showed Bieber behind the wheel of his white Ferrari, surrounded by photographers as he was pulling away. Celebrity website TMZ said Bieber motioned the photographers to clear out of the way but apparently pinned one between his Ferrari and a parked car as he pulled out. He then drove away. ...
ROLL CALL: Katy Perry Learned Of Russell Brand's Divorce Plans Via Text Message
Plus, see the "Man of Steel" star as a teen and did John Mayer write a song about Taylor Swift? Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!
CA-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Jay Z's million-album Samsung sale unlikely to count for charts LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Jay Z's upcoming studio album will go to a million users of Samsung smartphones three days before its official release in a promotional deal, but the distribution is unlikely to count toward official sales figures, an industry expert said on Monday. ...
