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California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Defying the NCAA, California's governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements - a move that could upe...
Oct 02, 2019
Bernie Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders' campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is cancelling events and appearances "until further...
Oct 02, 2019
Quebec premier apologizes to First Nations, Inuit for discrimination
Quebec Premier Francois Legault has apologized to First Nations and Inuit peoples for long-standing discrimination in their dealings with the province. Legault made the formal public apology today at ...
Oct 02, 2019
Dr. Dre, Iovine to unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - A high-tech building named after Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine will be opened on the University of Southern California campus. Dr. Dre and Iovine are expected to attend a dedica...
Oct 02, 2019
Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene among many on the move in NHL
The St. Louis Blues will look a lot like the team that won the franchise's first Stanley Cup when the puck drops for the NHL's season-opening game against the 2018 champion Washington Capitals. Ryan O...
Oct 02, 2019
Jury to begin hearing evidence to determine if accused in N.B. shootings fit for trial
FREDERICTON - Jury selection is complete for a hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder. The 49-year-old Fredericton man is accused of killin...
Oct 02, 2019
Accidents and anguish as unwelcome guest arrives early on Prairies
CALGARY - Snow finally began to taper off in southern Alberta on Monday after an early winter wallop over the weekend that caused headaches for commuters and anguish for farmers. Environment...
Oct 02, 2019
Prince Harry lashes out at UK press for treatment of Meghan
LONDON - Prince Harry has lashed out at the British media for its treatment of his wife, Meghan, accusing it of hounding her the way it did his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car crash whi...
Oct 02, 2019
Forever 21 fashion chain closing all Canadian stores in global restructuring
NEW YORK - Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a once-hot destination for teen shoppers, will close all 44 of its Canadian stores and up to 178 locations in the United States while restructuring its g...
Oct 02, 2019
New Zealand All Blacks pound Canada 63-0 at Rugby World Cup
OITA, Japan - Refreshed after an 11-day break, New Zealand gave Canada a 63-0 thrashing that was expected in the Rugby World Cup on Wednesday. The gulf in class between the defending champion All Blac...
Oct 02, 2019