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Concerns mount over 'criminalization' of detained migrants in Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's border-security agency will soon require all border-security officers working with detained migrants to wear defensive gear that includes batons, pepper spray and bull...
Jul 16, 2019
AP source: NY officer won't face charges in chokehold death
WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors won't bring civil rights charges against a New York City police officer in the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner. That's according to a person familiar with the matt...
Jul 16, 2019
Mets advance to semi-finals to face Brewers
The 2019 Wheatbelt Baseball League playoffs kicked off in Manning Monday night as the Mets hosted the Grimshaw Huskies in the one-game wildcard match-up to see who would earn the 4th and final spot in...
Jul 16, 2019 (photo credit to Jeromy Corrigan)
Jennifer Lopez makes up concert interrupted by power outage
NEW YORK - Jennifer Lopez kept her word to fans who were disappointed when a power outage in New York City forced her to postpone her concert over the weekend. Lopez returned to the stage Monday at Ma...
Jul 16, 2019
Top French minister resigns over alleged lavish lifestyle
PARIS - The No. 2 in the French government has resigned over reports that he has been living a lavish lifestyle at the expense of France's taxpayers. Ecology Minister Francois de Rugy said on Tuesday ...
Jul 16, 2019
Calgary Stampede had second-best attendance ever in 2019
CALGARY, AB - 1,275,465 people made their way to this year's Calgary Stampede over the last 10 days.According to official numbers by the group, this was the second-highest attendance in their history ...
Jul 16, 2019 Attendees at the Calgary Stampede on July 5th, 2019. (Supplied by Bill Marsh / Calgary Stampede)
Updated air passenger rights protections now in effect
MONTREAL - Airlines now have to reimburse passengers for flight bumping and damaged luggage as part of a package of new protections that take effect today.The regulations require prompt updates and cl...
Jul 16, 2019 Airport scene - The Canadian Press
Graphic suicide scene edited out of '13 Reasons Why' finale
LOS ANGELES - Netflix has decided to remove a graphic suicide scene from the Season 1 finale of its show "13 Reasons Why" as the series prepares to launch its third season. Show creator Brian Yorkey s...
Jul 16, 2019
Whitecaps looking for win against New England to keep slim playoff hopes alive
VANCOUVER - With just 13 regular season games remaining, the Vancouver Whitecaps badly need a win Wednesday night on the road against the New England Revolution to keep their slim playoff hopes alive....
Jul 16, 2019
Slovakia to MLB draft: Canadian resident Macko takes unconventional road to pros
Seattle Mariners prospect Adam Macko didn't lack confidence when he shared his lofty goals on his first day at the Vauxhall Baseball Academy three years ago. The Slovakian-born left-han...
Jul 16, 2019