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Folk singer Ian Tyson cancels show due to ‘serious medical situation’
TORONTO – Canadian folk singer-songwriter Ian Tyson has cancelled his appearance at an upcoming concert…
Sun celebrates Asian Games gold medal before flags fall
JAKARTA, Indonesia – After waiting so long to win this title, Sun Yang really wanted…
Jesse Jackson, Biden honoured by National Civil Rights Museum
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former Vice-President Joe Biden, civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson and…
Australia celebrates end to ‘Vegemite-gate’ after product back on shelves in Toronto
Canada and Australia have shaken hands to end a potential diplomatic dust-up over a yeast-based…
The Latest: FBI enters home of Baltimore man after shooting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Latest on a deadly mass shooting at a video game tournament…
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video…
ALMA Awards return after 3 years in agreement with Fuse
LOS ANGELES – The American Latino Media Arts Awards, or ALMAs, will be back this…
AP Explains: Madden tournament part of wide esports world
A deadly shooting at a video game tournament in Florida has drawn attention to the…
Student-led mental health initiatives shifting how schools provide supports
As Canadian universities and colleges face increasing pressure to provide better mental-health services on campus,…
Where are blacks, women? Living history museums rethink past
BOSTON – A Massachusetts living history museum that depicts life in the early 19th century…
U.K. theatre veteran Emma Stenning named Soulpepper executive director
TORONTO – This isn’t the first time incoming Soulpepper Theatre Company executive director Emma Stenning…
Markets Right Now: Stocks slide after run to record highs
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 11:45 a.m.…
Esports shooting survivor tells story, files lawsuit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jacob Mitich had made it to Round Two of the Madden…
Investigation finds ‘no evidence’ Wavelength Music co-founder created hostile work environment
TORONTO – Organizers at the Wavelength Music concert series in Toronto say they’re reinstating co-founder…
Visitor buildings burn in grass fire that swept Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
EDMONTON — Firefighters who battled a wind-fanned grass fire that spread to the Ukrainian Cultural…
Asian Games close: Indonesia shows it’s the ‘Energy of Asia’
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia billed itself the “Energy of Asia” during the Asian Games, which…
In the news today, Sept. 6
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Sept. 6 ——— NAFTA TALKS MARCH AHEAD Foreign…
Foundation board: Protect Hawaiian heiress’ millions
HONOLULU – Board members of a foundation a 92-year-old heiress established for Native Hawaiians are…
Film academy president says popular Oscar was misunderstood
LOS ANGELES – The idea to hand out a popular film Oscar has been shelved…
Graham Nash, Norah Jones among stars to honour at Joni Mitchell birthday concert
LOS ANGELES – An all-star group of musicians is set to ring in Joni Mitchell’s…
Aretha Franklin dresses, hats to go up for auction
NEW YORK – More than 30 dresses and accessories worn on stage by Aretha Franklin…
Lady Gaga reflects on saying no to record exec who urged her to consider a nose job
TORONTO – Viewers will likely be searching for parallels between Lady Gaga and the pop…
Tiffany Haddish leads African-American Emmys sweep
LOS ANGELES – Tiffany Haddish led an African-American sweep of Emmy Awards for TV series…
Immigration tricky issue in tight Kansas congressional race
TOPEKA, Kan. – Republican Rep. Kevin Yoder and his Democratic challenger are having a hard…