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David MacNaughton, ambassador to U.S., to leave post at summer's end
OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to Washington is leaving his post. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a statement Thursday that David MacNaughton will leave the job at the end of the su...
Aug 8, 2019
Beer chaser: Mayfield endorses sports drink after brew chug
CLEVELAND - Baker Mayfield's got his hands on another cold beverage. He's not chugging this one. The Browns' star quarterback, who further endeared himself to Cleveland's fervent football fans by biti...
Aug 8, 2019
Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites 'breathing problem'
NEW YORK - Willie Nelson has cancelled his tour because of a "breathing problem." The 86-year-old singer apologized on Twitter late Wednesday, writing "I need to have my doctor check out." Nelson had ...
Aug 8, 2019
The 2019 CFL campaign fast becoming the year of the kick returner
This is fast becoming the year of the kick returner in the CFL. Through eight weeks, 14 kicks have been returned for touchdowns, including a record eight kickoffs. Last year, there were 15 return TDs....
Aug 8, 2019
Q&A: New film academy president talks hostless show, museum
LOS ANGELES - The new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been on the job for less than a day, but already has more than enough on his plate. Casting director David Rubin ...
Aug 8, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays extending protective netting at home stadiums
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will extend protective netting at Rogers Centre next season, joining other teams that have taken measures after foul balls injured fans. The team also announced Tuesday...
Aug 8, 2019
Meek Mill retrial decision rescheduled to later this month
PHILADELPHIA - A decision on whether Meek Mill will be retried in a 2007 drug and gun case was delayed until later this month after his lawyer asked a judge Tuesday for more time. The 32-year-old rapp...
Aug 8, 2019
Mayors urge Senate to return to Washington for gun bill vote
WASHINGTON - More than 200 mayors, including two anguished by mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, are urging the Senate to return to the Capitol to act on gun safety legislation amid criticism that Cong...
Aug 8, 2019
Rage look to even series with Brewers in league final
After having Wednesday night off the Wheatbelt Baseball Final between the County Brewers and the Rycroft Rage will resume Thursday as the series shifts to Rycroft.The County Brewers lead the best of f...
Aug 8, 2019
RCMP respond to multi-vehicle collision near Oyen
OYEN, AB - RCMP are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision northwest of Oyen.RCMP, along with Oyen Fire and EMS, were called to a multi vehicle collision involving two tractor tra...
Aug 8, 2019