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Snooker player Mark Allen gets suspended ban and fine for accusing Chinese of cheating
LONDON – A leading snooker player has received a suspended three-month ban after accusing Chinese players of cheating.
Lawyer: Mayweather’s health deteriorating; Vegas jail conditions could end boxer’s career
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Lawyers for Floyd Mayweather Jr. say the undefeated champion boxer may never fight again if he’s not released from the Las Vegas jail he entered earlier this month.
Spanish 10-year bond yield hits euro-era high after Fitch downgrades 18 domestic banks
MADRID – Spain’s benchmark borrowing rate has risen to its highest since the country joined the euro currency after Fitch credit ratings agency downgraded 18 domestic banks
Former UK prime minister John Major: Rupert Murdoch tried to influence Europe policy
LONDON – Former British Prime Minister John Major says Rupert Murdoch tried to influence his government’s dealings with the European Union.
Time to ‘cut steel’ on shipbuilding contract, Canada’s top soldier says
HALIFAX – Canada’s top soldier says it is time “to start cutting steel” on the country’s next fleet of combat ships as part of the $33-billion National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Miami police rule out possible link between Magnotta and cold case
MONTREAL – Miami police say they don’t see any links between Luka Rocco Magnotta and a three-year-old cold case in the Florida city.
Vets race to help humpback whale trapped on White Rock beach, south of Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A whale, believed to be a humpback, has washed up on White Rock beach, south of Vancouver.
2nd accuser tearfully details sexual abuse by ex-Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – The teenager whose report of sexual contact with Jerry Sandusky led to a grand jury investigation tearfully told jurors Tuesday the former Penn State assistant football coach performed oral sex on him after meeting him through his charity for at-risk youth.
‘Gone With the Wind’ actress Ann Rutherford dies at 94
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Ann Rutherford, who played Scarlett O’Hara’s sister Carreen in the 1939 movie classic “Gone With the Wind,” has died. She was 94.
Ann Rutherford, who played Scarlett’s sister in “Gone With the Wind,” dies at 94
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Ann Rutherford, who played Scarlett O’Hara’s sister Carreen in the 1939 classic “Gone With the Wind,” has died. She was 94.
Padded purse insert camouflages and protects large cameras
While the thought of lugging around a heavy camera and even bulkier bag may have you reaching for a small point-and-shoot or your smartphone, consider camouflaging your camera in a padded insert tucked into a pretty tote bag or purse instead. It might not weigh any less, but you’ll look more stylish. And you might be safer carrying a bag that doesn’t scream “expensive camera inside!”
Quebec MNA’s protester daughter gets bail; Yalda Machouf-Khadir out on conditions
MONTREAL – The daughter of Quebec politician Amir Khadir has been freed on bail, under conditions, after being charged with a variety of crimes linked to ongoing protests.
Country group Zac Brown Band to perform 2 songs before the Home Run Derby
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Zac Brown Band is adding some star power to baseball’s Home Run Derby at next month’s All-Star game festivities.
Jurors to hear closing arguments, begin deliberations Tuesday in Clemens perjury case
WASHINGTON – After eight weeks, jurors are finally getting to hear closing arguments in the Roger Clemens perjury trial Tuesday, and they are expected to begin deliberations later in the day.
2nd accuser tearfully details sexual abuse by ex-Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – A teenager whose complaints by his mother about Jerry Sandusky in 2008 prompted a grand jury investigation tearfully told jurors the former Penn State assistant football coach performed oral sex on him after meeting him through his charity.