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Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march
BANGKOK (AP) - A Japanese video journalist has been detained by security forces in Myanmar while covering a protest against military rule in the country's largest city, pro-democracy activists said Su...
Jul 31, 2022
COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline
PHOENIX (AP) - This is always a stressful time of year for Major League Baseball's 30 general managers, who are evaluating talent, juggling financial implications and trying to figure out ways to make...
Jul 31, 2022
Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13
TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks are no longer the CFL's only winless team. Jaelon Acklin had a touchdown reception and led his team with 144 receiving yards as the Redblacks defeated the Toronto Argona...
Jul 31, 2022
D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut
WASHINGTON (AP) - New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn't have to wait long to earn his first victory. Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals during second-half stoppage time and D.C. Unit...
Jul 31, 2022
AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday
A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Pre...
Jul 31, 2022
Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight victory; Canada's Pendrith ties for 2nd
DETROIT (AP) - Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events. Finau cl...
Jul 31, 2022
Windshield smashed in P.E.I. pub's van after photos of Trudeau visit drew harassment
CHARLOTTETOWN - A brewpub on Prince Edward Island says a barrage of harassment that followed a visit from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has culminated in violence, after someone smashed the windshield...
Jul 31, 2022
Out-of-office reply: Prime Minister Trudeau, family on holiday in Costa Rica
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Costa Rica for a two-week vacation with his family. The Prime Minister's Office says the family is returning to the same place where they stayed ov...
Jul 31, 2022
'A specific form of anti-Black racism:' Scholars want Canadian apology for slavery
More than a year after Canada proclaimed Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day, Black leaders and scholars are renewing their calls for Ottawa to make a formal apology for the country's history of slavery and it...
Jul 31, 2022
It's coming home! England rejoices as soccer women win Euros
LONDON (AP) - "It's coming home!" England won a major international soccer tournament on Sunday for the first time in more than half a century. The fact it was the women's team, not the men's, that en...
Jul 31, 2022