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Parades, parties, pomp and circumstance fill Fourth of July
NEW YORK - The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country will be filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and of course, fireworks. But Independence Day won't be free from politic...
Jul 05, 2019
Australian student released in North Korea says 'I'm OK'
TOKYO - An Australian student released after a week in detention in North Korea arrived in Tokyo on Thursday after telling reporters he was in "very good" condition, without saying what happened to hi...
Jul 05, 2019
Blue Bombers beat Redblacks 29-14 despite losing starting QB Matt Nichols
OTTAWA - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost starting quarterback Matt Nichols but remain undefeated after a 29-14 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night at TD Place. Nichols was solid for the ...
Jul 05, 2019
Drury hits Blue Jays' third homer off Sale in 6-3 win over Red Sox
TORONTO - Jacob Waguespack didn't have time to rethink his game plan after the Blue Jays decided to shake things up an hour before first pitch. In an effort to take some pressure off the rookie r...
Jul 05, 2019
Aaron Sanchez continues to struggle in Blue Jays 4-1 loss to Orioles
TORONTO - Struggling Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez surrendered a two-out home run and then two walks as Toronto fell to the Blatimore Orioles 4-1 on Friday. Sanchez (3-12) lost his 11th straight dec...
Jul 05, 2019
Phillies' Herrera accepts suspension for rest of season
NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odbel Herrera accepted a suspension for the rest of the season under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. The commissioner's office announced h...
Jul 05, 2019
Canada's Hadwin sits second at 3M Open, two shots back of DeChambeau
BLAINE, Minn. - When Adam Hadwin teed off at the 3M Open on Friday he knew exactly what he'd have to do to catch Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau dominated the second round, racking up nine birdies to fi...
Jul 05, 2019
Three endangered North Atlantic right whales found entangled in ropes
More endangered North Atlantic right whales are in trouble in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says three whales have been found entangled in ropes in re...
Jul 05, 2019
Appeals court: Trump can't use Pentagon cash for border wall
SAN DIEGO - An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a freeze on Pentagon money to build a border wall with Mexico, casting doubt on President Donald Trump's ability to make good on a signature campaign p...
Jul 05, 2019
Endangered southern resident killer whales spotted with baby off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER - Researchers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are cheering after spotting all three pods that make up the endangered southern resident killer whale population. The department sai...
Jul 05, 2019