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Proposal would settle Chesapeake lawsuit for $6.95 million
OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposed $6.95 million settlement has been filed to end a class-action…
LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: I stand with Nike
NEW YORK – Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands…
Toronto’s Robin Brudner takes COC’s top job after Overholt steps down
Robin Brudner was hired by the Canadian Olympic Committee two years ago to drive change…
LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: I stand with Nike
NEW YORK – Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands…
Thompson, Olynyk, Joseph among Canada’s 6 NBA players for World Cup qualifying
TORONTO – Canadian men’s basketball coach Roy Rana will gather a “unique blend” of players,…
Tracking the mystery of the N.S. sinkhole: ‘We need more information’
OXFORD, N.S. – Nova Scotia’s sinkhole remains largely mysterious, and officials are bringing in ground-penetrating…
Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke shakes up Senate race with Cruz
AUSTIN, Texas – If elections were decided by viral videos and fawning media profiles, Democrat…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
McCain buried at Naval Academy alongside a longtime friend ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Sen. John…
Weather woes hit college football, stadiums cleared
LINCOLN, Neb. – The first big weekend of the college football season was marred by…
Trump plans to help one-time rival Cruz in Texas campaign
AUSTIN, Texas – President Donald Trump says he’ll ride to the rescue of one-time bitter…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, Sept. 1, the 244th day of 2018. There are…
The Latest: Franklin funeral bishop apologizes to Grande
DETROIT – The Latest on the funeral for soul legend Aretha Franklin (all times local):…
NBA player J.R. Smith charged with breaking fan’s phone
NEW YORK – NBA player J.R. Smith is facing charges he broke the cellphone of…
Nurse coming off excellent WNBA season that too few young girls got to watch
TORONTO – Kia Nurse glammed it up on the red carpet at last week’s iHeartRadio…
Former Kings executive under federal investigation
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sacramento Kings said Thursday that federal authorities are investigating a former…
Atlanta Hawks, State Farm reach agreement to rename arena
ATLANTA – Philips Arena in Atlanta is being renamed for State Farm after a $192.5…
At Yale, Kavanaugh stayed out of debates at a time of many
It was the 1980s at Yale University, and Brett Kavanaugh’s classmates were protesting South Africa’s…
At Yale, Kavanaugh stayed out of debates at a time of many
It was the 1980s at Yale University, and Brett Kavanaugh’s classmates were protesting South Africa’s…
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video…
NBA player arrested during Los Angeles traffic stop
Los Angeles police say NBA free agent Nick Young was arrested in Hollywood during a…
Celtics’ Kyrie Irving honoured by mother’s Sioux tribe
FORT YATES, N.D. – Standing on a bison pelt, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was…
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Hayley Wickenheiser for front-office role
TORONTO – Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas wasn’t specifically looking to add a woman…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Thursday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2018. There are…
Canada’s R.J. Barrett pours in 35 points in Duke’s pre-season win over Toronto
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Two games into his college career, Canada’s R.J. Barrett has stepped seamlessly…