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Toronto FC heroes Bradley, Altidore will be the enemy on home soil in Canada game
Used to cheers at BMO Field, Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley and star striker Jozy Altidore will be the enemy on home turf Oct. 15 when the U.S. faces Canada in CONCACAF Nations League play. U...
Oct 04, 2019
World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. - A World War II-era plane with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them. The ...
Oct 04, 2019
Quebec 'has failed in its duty,' premier says in apology to Indigenous peoples
Quebec's premier apologized to First Nations and Inuit people Wednesday for discrimination they suffered in dealing with the state, noting the province had failed in its duty to them. Francois Le...
Oct 04, 2019
Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events for now
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders' campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery and was cancelling events and appearances "until further noti...
Oct 04, 2019
Wake for Mexico's "Prince of Song" being held in Miami
MIAMI - Relatives of the late Mexican crooner known as Jose Jose and Latin American entertainment celebrities are expected at a funeral home in Miami to pay respects to Mexico's "Prince of Song." The ...
Oct 04, 2019
Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review
EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...
Oct 04, 2019
Cyclists, bear OK after bruin chases them on North Vancouver trail
VANCOUVER - Mountain bikers are being advised to steer clear of several popular trails on Vancouver's North Shore after an inquisitive black bear gave three cyclists a scare. The trio was on the weste...
Oct 04, 2019
Aerosmith named MusiCare's 2020 Person of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honour Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares announced Frida...
Oct 04, 2019
NewsAlert: Former N.S. premier John Buchanan dies
HALIFAX - John Buchanan, who was Progressive Conservative premier of Nova Scotia from 1978 to 1990, has died. He was 88. A Halifax lawyer before entering politics, Buchanan was known for his folksy ma...
Oct 04, 2019
Dr. Dre, Iovine unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine want a new high-tech building bearing their names at the University of Southern California to become a place where young creatives can understand m...
Oct 04, 2019