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Nadal beats Canada's Shapovalov to give Spain sixth Davis Cup title
MADRID - World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 7-6 (7) on Sunday to give Spain its sixth Davis Cup title and deny Canada its first. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.,&...
Nov 26, 2019
Secret documents reveal how China mass detention camps work
The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there "to prevent escapes." Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominan...
Nov 26, 2019
NYC commuters enjoy Thanksgiving feast on subway car
NEW YORK - Thanksgiving came early for a group of New York City commuters who enjoyed a holiday feast on a subway train. Video footage shows riders standing behind a white-clothed table covered with p...
Nov 26, 2019
Don't be alarmed: emergency alert system test coming Wednesday
OTTAWA - Don't be alarmed - it's only a test. Provincial and territorial emergency management systems will send test signals to your wireless device Wednesday, as well as to radio and TV stations. Dep...
Nov 26, 2019
Information session on vaping risks tonight at library
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta Health Services is hosting a discussion on the health effects of vaping and e-cigarettes among youth tonight.A presentation titled The Dangers of E-Cigarettes will take plac...
Nov 26, 2019 (Canadian Press File Photo)
NHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slurs
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The NHL said Tuesday it is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu when he and the Nigerian-born player were in the minors a d...
Nov 26, 2019
Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK - Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks of speculation, the 77-year-...
Nov 26, 2019
Working with provinces on agenda as Trudeau meets Ball on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says it's time for his fellow provincial leaders to put their focus back on Canadians instead of internal, domestic squabbles. He is downplaying ...
Nov 26, 2019
Illness could sideline RJ Barrett for Toronto homecoming
New York Knicks rookie forward RJ Barrett is questionable for his homecoming on Wednesday in Toronto against the Raptors because of an illness. The native of Mississauga, Ont., missed the Kn...
Nov 26, 2019
RCMP lay charges against man following weekend thefts
HANNA, AB - RCMP have officially charged a male in connection with ATM thefts in Oyen and Hanna.Rick Atzler, 26, was arrested following a police pursuit Sunday that involved officers from multiple det...
Nov 26, 2019