• CP24

    Some of gold stolen during airport heist was melted down in basement of GTA jewelry store: police

    At least some of the gold bars stolen during the heist at Pearson Airport one year ago was likely melted down in the basement of a Toronto area jewelry store, Peel police tell CP24.com. Last week, investigators held a news conference on the one-year anniversary of the heist, announcing that five suspects has been arrested and four others are facing charges in connection with the largest gold theft in Canadian history. Police said the suspects face a total of 19 charges and Canada-wide...

    • NDTV

    In Amazon, Butterflies Play Key Role In Combating Climate Change

    Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon hold their breath as they distribute a foul-smelling delicacy to lure butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change.

  • Alleged Chinese spy 'held key roles' in overseas democracy groups

    Guo Jian 'knew the details' of everyone who attended meetings of 2 different organizations, activists say.

  • Nucleus accumbens seems to play key role in relationship between stress and depression

    Individuals with stronger depressive symptoms and those who experienced stressful life events tend to show alterations in volume of the nucleus acumbens, according to new research. Additional changes in the volume and functional connectivity of specific brain regions were also observed. The study was published in Psychological Medicine. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed...

  • Ump Admits To Missing Call Against Yankees Which Played Key Role In Win Over Brewers

    The New York Yankees left Milwaukee with a 15-5 win over the Brewers on Sunday to take two games in a three-game set. One particular call from that matchup is now being scrutinized. During the sixth inning of play, Aaron Judge broke up a double play in a potentially illegal manner, swatting the baseball during […]

  • Leeds United loanee in race against time to play key role in pivotal relegation clash

    Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda stands a chance of being fit enough to play a key role for Sheffield Wednesday in their battle against the drop. The winger, who is expected to leave Elland Road permanently this summer when his contract with the club expires, has underlined his talent since joining the Owls in the January transfer window. His creative performances have been key to helping push Danny Rohl's side to the brink of safety after spending almost the entire campaign sitting inside the...

  • Florida man arrested for allegedly pointing lasers at passenger aircraft at international airport: police

    A Florida man's hobby of allegedly pointing lasers directly at incoming aircraft was recently caught after a Jet Blue pilot experienced the blinding rays of a laser.  The Tampa Police Department said in a press release that 47-year-old Douglas Sollenberger allegedly pointed lasers at more than 40 incoming flights at Tampa International Airport since Jan. 1. Police said the lasers posed a serious danger to both pilots and passengers. FLORIDA TEEN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY POINTING LASER AT SHERIFF'S...

    • KIFI

    Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police

    By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — An Indigenous group in Brazil says its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to police. The non-profit Urihi Associação Yanomami says the incident took place Tuesday in the northern state of Roraima, which borders Venezuela. The organization

  • Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police

    An Indigenous group in Brazil says its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to police

  • 'How gold becomes guns': heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade

    The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax.

  • Denis Bouanga's 2 goals help LAFC play Red Bulls to 2-2 tie

    Denis Bouanga scored two goals, his second multi-goal game this season, to help Los Angeles FC rally from an early deficit for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Bouanga ripped a right-footer from the left corner of the penalty area into the back of the net to cap the scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time. New York (4-1-4) is unbeaten in five straight games since a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Crew on March 16. LAFC's Aaron Long blocked a shot from Dante Vanzier in front...

    • WBRZ

    Summons details stalking allegation against 1 of 2 West Baton Rouge sheriff employees put on leave

    PORT ALLEN — Investigators say one of two West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office employees placed on administrative leave stalked a home and business in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes for more than a year.Deputy Donald Dawsey, 51, was named in a misdemeanor summons issued April 17. It says Dawsey had screenshots of surveillance footage of an East Baton Rouge business on his cell phone.The images, dating to March 5, was from a camera placed in the woods across from the business...