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Canadian economy edges up in April, no thanks to lack of playoff hockey
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy edged up 0.1 per cent in April — no thanks…
9 folk artists honoured with national fellowships
WASHINGTON – Nine artists have been given the nation’s highest honour for folk and traditional…
3 outdoor art installations celebrate iconic Glass House
NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Philip Johnson’s Glass House, built in this leafy corner of Connecticut…
Candian lightweight Mitch (Danger Zone) Clarke healthy again and ready to fight
Fifteen months after losing a unanimous decision to Michael Chiesa, Canadian lightweight Mitch (Danger Zone)…
Broadway’s ‘Fun Home’ cast sets benefit for Orlando victims
NEW YORK – Many Broadway stars have joined together to sing and raise money to…
Anderson Silva takes Jones’ place at UFC 200 vs Cormier
LAS VEGAS – Anderson Silva will replace Jon Jones at UFC 200, taking on light…
Latest: Texas college says 2 of its officers hurt in attack
DALLAS – The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local):…
UFC sold for $4 billion, White stays on to run promotion
LOS ANGELES – The UFC has been sold for approximately $4 billion to a group…
Gwyneth Paltrow shares visit to ‘heaven’ in Fogo Island, N.L. on Instagram
FOGO ISLAND, N.L. – Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing details about a visit to Newfoundland and…
Brock Lesnar earns fat paycheque at UFC 200, making basic purse of US$2.5 million
Brock Lesnar made a basic purse of US$2.5 million for his return to the Octagon…
‘Black-ish, other contenders could signal Emmy diversity
LOS ANGELES – It’s time for television to celebrate itself, again, with a shower of…
Asia MMA promotion One Championship attracts big stake from new investor
TORONTO – Mixed martial arts promotions continue to interest investors. Just two days after the…
A Mexican musician uses a contentious genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two days before her new album was launched, musical icon Vivir…
Harry Belafonte launches social justice music festival
NEW YORK – Harry Belafonte will launch a racial and social justice festival in October…
Partial list of Primetime Emmy Award nominations
Partial list of nominees for the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, announced Thursday by the Academy…
Summer campers dream up way to help Orlando nightclub victims
NEW YORK – The deadly nightclub shooting in Florida has inspired Broadway stars to sing…
When Army career ended in disgrace, gunman was ostracized
DALLAS – He was disarmed in the middle of a war zone and placed under…
Brock Lesnar: “We will get to the bottom” of doping test
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been notified of a potential violation of the…
UK’s May removes another Cameron supporter as minister
LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May has made more changes to the government, removing…
‘Pokedex for Pokemon Go’ top paid iPhone game app in Canada
Top 10 free and paid game apps for the iPhone and iPad in Canada for…
Some sombre Canadian sites welcoming Pokemon Go players
TORONTO – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is a place of reverence and inspiration,…
Bill Maher challenges conventions with ‘Real Time’ specials
NEW YORK – When did Bill Maher hatch the idea for special “Real Time” broadcasts…
Another D-list day at the Republican National Convention
NEW YORK – Another former soap star, Kimberlin Brown, brought up the rear Tuesday at…
10 things you may not know about Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly 50,000 people are making their ways into Philadelphia this weekend for the…