Investigation Discovery Channel’s new series Horror at the Cecil Hotel is showcasing one of Los Angeles most haunted buildings. The hotel has been the home of not only serial killers, but also the scene of some unsolved crime mysteries over the years. The grand hotel first opened its doors in 1927. No expense had been spared and it was built ...
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Gord Downie’s songs rich with Canadian sports history
The sad news that Gord Downie has died after battling terminal brain cancer reverberated across Canada on Wednesday, and sports fans have their own reasons to cherish the man whose lyrics were frequently peppered with references to Canadian sports history. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Hip Check: Nikita Kucherov lights the lamp, joins history books
Tampa Bay forward becomes fourth player in 30 years to score a goal in each of his team’s first 6 games CBC | Sports News
Read More »Harry Kane creates history for England but Gareth Southgate refuses to confirm captaincy
HARRY KANE became the first player to score in each of his first four matches as England captain but manager Gareth Southgate is still not ready to give him the armband on a permanent basis just yet. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Reformation: Europe’s Holy War review – A compelling history lesson from Dr David Starkey
WHO wouldn’t love a history lesson from Dr David Starkey? Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Is it safe to travel to London? Latest update after incident near Natural History Museum
LONDON has been rocked by a violent incident today, with a man mounting the pavement with his car near the Natural History Museum, injuring several. Is it safe to travel to the capital? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Ellie Black makes history at gymnastics worlds
Gymnast becomes 1st Canadian woman to land on the podium in an all-around final at the event CBC | Sports News
Read More »Reformation: Europe’s Holy War review – Don’t modernise history
AS REFORMATION: EUROPE’S Holy War began, presenter David Starkey made heavy use of that then-and-now device so beloved of history documentaries. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Police seek clues to Las Vegas mass shooting, bloodiest in modern U.S. history
Police sought clues on Tuesday to explain why a retiree with a penchant for gambling but no criminal record set up a sniper’s nest in a highrise Las Vegas hotel and poured gunfire onto a concert below, slaying dozens of people before killing himself. CBC | World News
Read More »Aaron Judge makes history with 50th home run
Aaron Judge has broken Mark McGwire’s major league record for home runs by a rookie, going deep twice on Monday to raise his total to 50. CBC | Sports News
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