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Mississippi GOP Gov. Tate Reeves will face Democrat Brandon Presley in the November election
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday won the Republican nomination as he seeks a second term, setting up a general election contest against Democrat Brandon Presley in the hea...
Aug 08, 2023
Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to change the state's constitution, setting up a fall campaign tha...
Aug 08, 2023
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released
VANCOUVER - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to per...
Aug 08, 2023
Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire
MAYO, YUKON - The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby. The community of about 450 people has been un...
Aug 08, 2023
Yankees' Boone embarrassed by his theatrical display after ejection
CHICAGO (AP) - Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he felt embarrassed by his theatrical display during an argument with plate umpire Laz Diaz after he was ejected during New York's loss to the Chicago W...
Aug 08, 2023
Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'
EDMONTON - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz says Ottawa is threatening the province by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't r...
Aug 08, 2023
Jose Bautista reflects on path to level of excellence with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Jose Bautista feels the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Blue Jays seasons provided the most joy in his highlight-filled career. However, eight years later, the way the 2015 American League Championshi...
Aug 08, 2023
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day injured list, call up Lukes in return
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list. The club says the outfield suffered a cut to his right elbow and the move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Keirmaier wa...
Aug 08, 2023
Andy Murray comes back after close first set at National Bank Open to advance
TORONTO - Britain's Andy Murray started his journey for a fourth National Bank Open title by defeating Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in two sets, winning 7-6 (3), 6-0, on Tuesday. Murray, who secured titles ...
Aug 08, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki through to next round at National Bank Open after straight set win
MONTREAL - Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Tuesday. Wozniacki dominated from the start, secu...
Aug 08, 2023