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A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noticed fewer of her patients were showing up…
Vaval boosts Blue Bombers in 40-31 win over Argonauts
WINNIPEG — Trey Vaval told himself to relax before playing his seventh CFL game on…
Thailand returns 2 wounded soldiers to Cambodia but continues to hold 18 of their comrades
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia on Friday welcomed the return of two wounded soldiers…
A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noticed fewer of her patients were showing up…
How an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Republicans left investors and politicians reeling
CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) — A federal receiver is on the hunt to recover $140 million…
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration’s plans…
Police find a car they say was driven by the man wanted in the death of 4 Tennessee family members
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities searching for the man wanted in the killing of the…
NBO director hopes for ‘better solution’ in future after Felix match not televised
TORONTO — The tournament director of the National Bank Open said he was hopeful “there…
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he’s ordering…
Canadian women defeat U.S. 42-10 in final home game before Rugby World Cup
OTTAWA — Canada scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to dispatch the United…
Cincinnati officials discuss city crime and widespread response to video of violent fight
Days after a brawl that injured six people in Cincinnati, the mayor and other city…
Vancouver’s Dragon Boat Festival pushed out by FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver say the…
New-look Twins attempt to regroup in Cleveland for series against Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — A full-fledged meet and greet was the first order of business for…
Bieber excited to join Jays, return to mound after surgery
TORONTO — Shane Bieber hopes to be a popular pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays…
Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 28-year-old teacher who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing…
Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara talks of emotional roller coaster amid trade deadline uncertainty
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara admitted that Thursday was one of the hardest days of…
Red River rivals Malcolm Roach, Marvin Mims Jr. add spice to Broncos camp with good-natured barbs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Usually if there’s any chirping going on at sweltering NFL training…
El Salvador opens path for its president to stay in power indefinitely. Why critics aren’t surprised
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly pushed through a constitutional reform…
Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President…
Judge allows the National Science Foundation to withhold hundreds of millions of research dollars
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Science Foundation can continue to withhold hundreds of millions…
Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of conjunto and Tejano music, dies at 86
HOUSTON (AP) — Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys…
Veteran federal judge T.S. Ellis III, who presided over trial of Trump aide Paul Manafort, has died
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal judge T.S. Ellis III, whose legal scholarship and commanding courtroom…
Glencore accused of discharging copper concentrate dust at Horne smelter in Quebec
ROUYN-NORANDA — Glencore’s Horne smelter in western Quebec is facing a charge under the province’s…
Carney’s pledge that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state gets mixed reactions
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state is…