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Serena loses to Tomljanovic at US Open; could be last match
NEW YORK (AP) - Serena Williams lost what is expected to be the last match of her transcendent tennis career Friday night, eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round by Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7...
Sep 02, 2022

Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) - At least eight migrants were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens attempted a hazardous crossing near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday. U.S. Customs and Border Pr...
Sep 02, 2022

California teen Lucy Li with 64 takes the lead at Dana Open
SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) - Lucy Li already is assured of an LPGA Tour card for next year. The 19-year-old Californian played Friday as though she is ready to join the big leagues even sooner. Li had five b...
Sep 02, 2022

RCMP seek tips on armed robbery suspect
Police in Salmon Arm are seeking assistance identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery.Mounties responded to the armed robbery call at around 7:30 p.m. on August 25.The victim had picked up a ...
Sep 02, 2022

Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire
WEED, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire in Northern California threatened hundreds of homes Friday and authorities ordered at least 5,000 residents across three communities to leave immediately. Reside...
Sep 02, 2022

Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending...
Sep 02, 2022

N.W.T. changes plans on expanding access second booster of COVID-19 vaccines
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it's changing its rollout plan for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to limited supply of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant in Canad...
Sep 02, 2022

Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat
NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT - Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he got tested for COV...
Sep 02, 2022

Seven people in hospital after Newfoundland refinery explosion, police say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police say seven people are in hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, N.L., about 150 kilometres west of St. John's. RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland said earlier in t...
Sep 02, 2022

Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta's lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidates vying to replace him as Un...
Sep 02, 2022

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