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Trudeau, Singh jockey for 'progressive' votes while Scheer fights in Quebec
OTTAWA - As Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and New Democrat opponent Jagmeet Singh fought Tuesday for the hearts and minds of "progressive" voters, hope sprung eternal for Conservative Leader Andrew Sc...
Oct 17, 2019
Farrow books sells across Australia despite legal threat
CANBERRA, Australia - Ronan Farrow's new book is being sold in Australia despite threats of defamation lawsuits that the Pulitzer-winning journalist believes led some Australian retailers to drop the ...
Oct 17, 2019
Papua New Guinea police seeking to arrest ex-PM O'Neill
CANBERRA, Australia - Papua New Guinea police said Tuesday they were seeking the arrest of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill for official corruption but the former leader of the South Pacific island nation...
Oct 17, 2019
High anxiety in Brussels: Will Brexit deal be clinched?
BRUSSELS - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his 27 counterparts from across the European Union were converging on Brussels on Thursday for a summit they hope will finally lay to rest the acrim...
Oct 17, 2019
North Korea holds South Korea to 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea held South Korea to a 0-0 draw Tuesday in a World Cup qualifying soccer match played in an empty stadium in Pyongyang. Specific details of the game weren't imme...
Oct 17, 2019
McDavid, Oilers trounce Flyers 6-3, extend Philadelphia's losing skid
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting ...
Oct 16, 2019
Crawford lead Blackhawks to 1st win, 3-1 over Oilers
CHICAGO - Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks stayed focused and tightened their play against a tough opponent to earn their first win of the season. Crawford stopped 27 shots, Patrick Kane and ...
Oct 16, 2019
Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. - It took Mason Crosby 13 seasons to perform his first Lambeau Leap. The 35-year-old kicker nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired and jumped into the crowd with a boost from long...
Oct 16, 2019
Country artists bring tears, prayers to CMT awards show
NASHVILLE - Country music artists cried together and prayed together at an emotional CMT Artists of the Year awards show on Wednesday that reflected the tight-knit community of artists who supported e...
Oct 16, 2019
Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series
WASHINGTON - More than 100 pitches in, Stephen Strasburg was adamant he wasn't quite ready to leave the latest superb start by a Nationals pitcher against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Championshi...
Oct 16, 2019