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Despite harsh reviews, Trump resists new debate approach
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump renewed his attacks against a former Miss Universe winner on Wednesday, showing no sign of making big changes to his mess...
Sep 28, 2016
Canadiens Shaw to face hearing with NHL after boarding Caps' Hobbs
Montreal Canadiens forward Andrew Shaw will have a hearing with the NHL to determine if a fine or suspension is warranted after boarding a Washington Capitals player during a pre-season game, the leag...
Sep 28, 2016
Stories of courage, sacrifice as three Nova Scotians awarded medals of bravery
HALIFAX - Three Nova Scotians were presented with provincial medals of bravery Wednesday, each of their stories described by the premier as a testament to selflessness, courage and sacrifice. During a...
Sep 28, 2016
Concert for Fort Mac raises almost $188K; organizers seek $200K by Thanksgiving
TORONTO - A benefit concert held to raise funds in support of Fort McMurray residents devastated by wildfires last spring has received almost $188,000 in donations, volunteer organizers said Wednesday...
Sep 28, 2016
First Waterloo, Ont., then the world: A look at BlackBerry's roller-coaster ride
WATERLOO, Ont. - Here is a look at BlackBerry’s 30-year roller-coaster ride: 1984: Research In Motion is founded by University of Waterloo engineering student Mike Lazaridis and University of Wi...
Sep 28, 2016
Probe: Malaysian jet downed by missile launcher from Russia
NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands - Dutch-led criminal investigators said Wednesday they have solid evidence that a Malaysian jet was shot down in 2014 by a Buk missile that was moved into eastern Ukraine from ...
Sep 28, 2016
IOC sanctions 3 boxers for betting on fights at Rio Olympics
LONDON - Three Olympic boxers - including one who bet on himself to lose - received “severe reprimands” on Wednesday for betting on fights during last month’s Rio de Janeiro Games. I...
Sep 28, 2016
WADA says electronic database is safe despite cyber attack
PARIS - Despite the hack of personal medical information from some of the world’s leading athletes, the World Anti-Doping Agency says its overall electronic database is safe. The system, known u...
Sep 28, 2016
Group: Cuban press makes strides despite controls
NEW YORK - An independent press is emerging in Cuba despite a constitutional requirement that media be controlled by the one party communist state, the Committee to Protect Journalists said in a repor...
Sep 28, 2016
Campaign promise of a doctor for every Nova Scotian five years away:health CEO
HALIFAX - Premier Stephen McNeil is refusing to let go of a key campaign promise to ensure every Nova Scotian has access to a family doctor, even though the CEO of Nova Scotia’s health authority...
Sep 28, 2016