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Connecticut releases police use-of-force data for 1st time
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut released data Thursday for the first time showing the race…
Rock mag Creem attempts comeback after more than 30 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Creem, which billed itself as “America’s only rock ‘n’ roll magazine”…
Brain-eating amoeba suspected in 2nd Midwest death
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A child likely died from a rare infection caused by a…
For 1st month ever, streamers rule broadcast, cable networks
NEW YORK (AP) — This summer has been a breakthrough for streaming, with the time…
Bail set at $10M for man charged in slayings of 4 in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Bail was set Thursday at $10 million for a man charged…
Hate crimes alleged in robberies of Sacramento Asian women
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A man and a teenager arrested in connection with robberies that…
Brazil govt. removes environment chief in possible reprisal
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The administration of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has removed a…
Tension in Ottawa as group associated with convoy protest attempts to put down roots
OTTAWA – An Ottawa-based group with suspected ties to the “Freedom Convoy” says it was…
Sarah Polley, Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead to appear at Toronto literary fest
Actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley, singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright and Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead are…
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity
The prequel to “Game of Thrones’’ is set to forge its own storytelling path, with…
Riders look to improve playoff chances in four-game stretch against Lions, Bombers
REGINA – It may only be the midpoint of the CFL season, but the Saskatchewan…
Running back Harris to remain with Argos as leader, mentor in spite of injury
TORONTO – A torn right pectoral muscle ended Andrew Harris’s season but the Toronto Argonauts…
Head of Oregon’s troubled public defense system is fired
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The head of Oregon’s public defenders’ office was fired Thursday in…
S&P/TSX composite moves higher on crude oil rally
Canada’s main stock index ticked higher to outperform U.S. markets on Thursday, as a crude…
UNESCO team in Alberta to judge if Wood Buffalo Park should go on endangered list
EDMONTON – A United Nations body that monitors some of the world’s greatest natural glories…
Hip Hop artist and owner of Georgia brewery kidnapped, shot
ATLANTA (AP) — A member of southern rap group Nappy Roots is recovering Thursday after…
Jordan River, Jesus’ baptism site, is today barely a trickle
ALONG THE JORDAN RIVER (AP) — Kristen Burckhartt felt overwhelmed. She needed time to reflect,…
George Miller, Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba talk power of story
CANNES, France (AP) — George Miller’s “Three Thousand Years of Longing” spans millennia, but it…
Jordan River, Jesus’ baptism site, is today barely a trickle
ALONG THE JORDAN RIVER (AP) — Kristen Burckhartt felt overwhelmed. She needed time to reflect,…
Pope says not enough evidence to open sex assault probe against Quebec cardinal
MONTREAL – There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual…
Six events to kick off Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association season
PHILADELPHIA – The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association that includes national team players from Canada…
Man charged with murder in shooting of North Carolina deputy
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina charged a man with murder Thursday in…
Girl, 3, dies days after house explosion that killed father
WYATT, Mo. (AP) — A 3-year-old Missouri girl has died from injuries sustained in a…
Spy watchdog panel to review how agencies intercept communications
OTTAWA – The committee of MPs and senators that oversees the security and intelligence community…