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India train crash kills over 280, hurts 900 in deadliest rail accident in decades
NEW DELHI (AP) - Rescuers waded through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people on Saturday after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people. Hundreds...
Jun 02, 2023
Dad-to-be Chris Bassitt pitches Blue Jays over Mets 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labor, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the Blue Jays ...
Jun 02, 2023
Minister ‘shocked’ at reports of Paul Bernardo being moved to medium-security prison
The federal public safety minister says reports of teen killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo being transferred to a medium-security prison are "shocking and incomprehensible." Citing prison union of...
Jun 02, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders top Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-16 in CFL pre-season finale
WINNIPEG - Trevor Harris made a brief - but perfect - appearance for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the visitors downed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-16 in pre-season action Friday night. The new Roug...
Jun 02, 2023
Montreal Alouettes beat Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25-22 in CFL pre-season
MONTREAL - Cody Fajardo threw an early touchdown pass in his first appearance as Montreal's starting quarterback in the Alouettes' 25-22 pre-season victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night...
Jun 02, 2023
Lee, Knight share second-round lead at Mizuho Americas Open, 2 Kos, Zhang lurking
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Minjee Lee matched the tournament best with an 8-under 64 for a share of the lead Friday in the LPGA Tour's weather-delayed Mizuho Americas Open. Cheyenne Knight had a 68 to j...
Jun 02, 2023
Suh, Matsuyama ride hot putts on steamy day at the Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Justin Suh signed for a 6-under 66 at the Memorial and then made a few stops to speak with the media. His putter stayed with him the entire time, which probably was wise. The way i...
Jun 02, 2023
Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy highlights Canadian Open field
TORONTO - Rory McIlroy will look for a record third straight Canadian Open title when the national golf championship tees off next week. The world No. 3 was part of the full field of competitors annou...
Jun 02, 2023
'Walking the path probably isn't enough:' Nanaimo treasure hunt draws thousands into local parks
NANAIMO - The chase is on for locals involved in a real-world, old-school treasure hunt.Rob Zeiler, a new resident of Nanaimo from Alberta, said he was inspired by the natural beauty of Vancouver Isla...
Jun 02, 2023
One seriously hurt as plane catches fire in Surrey, B.C., RCMP say
SURREY, B.C. - Police say a person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a plane caught fire in a field in the Metro Vancouver community of Surrey. RCMP say officers were assisting fi...
Jun 02, 2023