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ESPN reasserts political talk policy after attack on Trump
NEW YORK - ESPN is reminding employees of the network's policy to avoid talking about politics after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments...
Jul 20, 2019
British Open back at Royal Portrush and puts on quite a show
PORTRUSH, Ireland - An emotional opening shot by Darren Clarke. A shocking one by Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods had his worst score to start a British Open. Brooks Koepka quickly got into contention again...
Jul 20, 2019
$900-million deal reached in class actions on sexual misconduct in military
OTTAWA - The federal government promised $900 million in compensation Thursday to settle multiple class-action lawsuits lodged on behalf of survivors of sexual harassment, gender d...
Jul 20, 2019
Lyme-spreading ticks so common thanks to mild winters, some places stop testing
OTTAWA - Lyme disease has settled so deeply into parts of Canada many public health units now just assume if you get bitten by a tick, you should be treated for Lyme disease. In Ottawa, where mor...
Jul 20, 2019
Chris Sale snaps Fenway losing streak, beats Blue Jays 5-0
BOSTON - That was a relief. And not a bad start, either. Chris Sale and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, and the Boston Red Sox left-hander struck out 12 in six innings to beat the Toronto Blue...
Jul 20, 2019
Justin Trudeau takes aim at NDP over EU-Canada trade pact as summit wraps up
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called out New Democrats Thursday after their leader encouraged French officials to reject the comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union an...
Jul 20, 2019
At Tour, struggling champ Thomas no longer touching the sky
LA MONGIE, France - When the team of Geraint Thomas was in its pomp at the Tour de France, a time trial followed by a big mountain stage would have been playgrounds for Sky - now in new colours as Ine...
Jul 20, 2019
Hamilton, Schwarzenegger tease R-rated 'Terminator' sequel
SAN DIEGO - Leave the kids at home, "Terminator: Dark Fate" is getting an R-rating. Director Tim Miller tells the audience at San Diego Comic-Con that the fans demanded it. To kick off the annual fan ...
Jul 20, 2019
American warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON - A U.S. warship on Thursday destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship, President Donald Trump said. The incident marked a new escalation of tensions b...
Jul 20, 2019
Class action sought in massage therapist voyeur case in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against a Fredericton massage therapist who allegedly recorded secret videos of more than 100 female patients in various states of undress....
Jul 20, 2019