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Trump to sign new USMCA bill into law, clearing way for Commons debate
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is to sign a bill putting the new North American free-trade agreement into U.S. law today. The ceremony clears the way for the federal Liberal government to move fo...
Jan 29, 2020
Solemn events to mark third anniversary of Quebec City mosque shooting
QUEBEC - Events are being held today in Quebec City to mark the third anniversary of the deadly mosque shooting that claimed six lives. Organizers from the citizens group "We remember January 29" ...
Jan 29, 2020
Music stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys award show
LOS ANGELES - From the red carpet to the main stage, sadness loomed over music's biggest night Sunday at the arena in downtown Los Angeles where Kobe Bryant played for 20 years for the city's NBA team...
Jan 28, 2020
Crash-warning device might not have saved Bryant helicopter
LOS ANGELES - The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn't have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land but it's not clear it would have averted the crash that killed ni...
Jan 28, 2020
UAE confirms first case of new Chinese virus in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday confirmed the first case of the new Chinese virus that causes flu-like symptoms in the Mideast. The UAE's state-run WAM news agency ...
Jan 28, 2020
Lions sign defensive back T.J. Lee to extension through 2021 season
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed defensive back T.J. Lee to a contract extension through the 2021 season. Lee was eligible to become a free agent after 2020. The Seattle native was the Lion...
Jan 28, 2020
Blues pick up first shootout win of the season, beat Flames 5-4
CALGARY - David Perron scored once in regulation and added another in the shootout as the St. Louis Blues ended a five-game road winless skid with a 5-4 victory on Tuesday over the Calgary Flames. The...
Jan 28, 2020
Bryant remembered in video tribute, moment of silence before Raptors game
TORONTO - Kobe Bryant was remembered with a video tribute and 24 seconds of silence before the Toronto Raptors tipped off against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The retired Los Angeles L...
Jan 28, 2020
Raptors point guard sets franchise assist record in 130-114 win over Hawks
TORONTO - In the moments after Kyle Lowry became the Toronto Raptors' all-time assists leader, the point guard paid tribute to two NBA stars. Vince Carter was there to witness Lowry's historical ...
Jan 28, 2020
Senators snap 7-game road skid with 5-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Mike Reilly scored the go-ahead goal 8:48 into the third period, and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game road skid with a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Tyler E...
Jan 28, 2020