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Virginia transgender bathroom case: Judge favours ex-student
NORFOLK, Va. - A federal judge in Virginia ruled Friday that a school board's transgender bathroom ban discriminated against a former student, Gavin Grimm. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Arenda Wri...
Aug 09, 2019
Police: El Paso shooting suspect said he targeted Mexicans
EL PASO, Texas - The man accused of carrying out last weekend's deadly mass shooting at a Walmart in the Texas border city of El Paso confessed to officers while he was surrendering and later explaine...
Aug 09, 2019
Rapper Mystikal falls during Florida concert
TAMPA, Fla. - A video shows the rapper Mystikal falling off the stage 30 seconds into his first performance during a concert in Florida, cutting the show short. Michael "Mystikal" Tyler, a rapper and ...
Aug 09, 2019
QuickSketch: murder victims found in northern British Columbia
Two bodies believed to be British Columbia murder suspects who were the focus of a massive manhunt have been found in northern Manitoba. Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, from ...
Aug 09, 2019
Beacon was functional but off aboard late Quebec businessman's chopper: TSB
MONTREAL - The emergency locator transmitter aboard a helicopter piloted by a Quebec businessman who was killed in a crash last month was functional but in the off position, the Transpo...
Aug 09, 2019
Stewart solid in relief, Blue Jays beat Rays 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash was blunt after the Rays closed out a homestand against Miami and Toronto with a 3-2 record. "Not good enough," Cash said after a 4-3 loss to the Bl...
Aug 09, 2019
Some ticket prices go down for Winnipeg NFL pre-season game
WINNIPEG - The promoter of an NFL exhibition game in Winnipeg later this month has lowered the price of some lower-bowl tickets after finalizing a sponsorship deal. On Ice Entertainment Ltd., says it ...
Aug 09, 2019
Lions hope healthy offensive line allows for new opportunities against Ticats
SURREY, B.C. - After a rough start to the season, the B.C. Lions are hoping a week of rest and the return of some key players can help swing the squad's fortunes. Quarterback Mike Reilly admits that t...
Aug 09, 2019
Auger-Aliassime advances at Rogers Cup after Raonic retires with injury
MONTREAL - Felix Auger-Aliassime was changing wristbands in preparation for the third and final set of his showdown with Milos Raonic. Seconds later, the teenager's countryman appe...
Aug 09, 2019
Gimme five: Canadians to watch on Saturday at the Pan American Games
Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Saturday at the Pan American Games: GENEVIEVE LALONDE (TRACK AND FIELD) The native of Moncton, N.B., competes in the women's 3,000 metre steeplechase....
Aug 09, 2019