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'Forgotten' US victims of Mexican drug lord want justice
MEXICO CITY (AP) - When fugitive 1980s Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero was arrested in Mexico last week, it stirred up old, terrible memories for Lannie Walker, the daughter of American writer ...
Jul 19, 2022
Dos Santos powers to 400 hurdles win at worlds
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Alison Dos Santos of Brazil powered down the homestretch to take the 400-metre hurdles title at the world championships on Tuesday night. The underdog even if he had the fastest ti...
Jul 19, 2022
Brown qualifies for 200-metre final at worlds, Blake just misses
EUGENE, Ore. - Aaron Brown of Toronto has qualified for the men's 200-metre final after finishing second in his semifinal heat Tuesday night at the world track and field championships. The 30-year-old...
Jul 19, 2022
B.C. Attorney General David Eby announces bid to become premier
VANCOUVER - A high-profile New Democrat has announced his bid to become the next premier of British Columbia, saying he has secured the support of an overwhelming majority of his party colleagues in t...
Jul 19, 2022
Maryland governor's race takes center stage on primary night
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - With Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan term-limited, the highly competitive contest to replace him took center stage Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the state's primary election. Hogan...
Jul 19, 2022
Players concerned about MLB's deals with gambling companies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The head of the baseball players' association is worried about the sport's increased commercial deals with sports gambling companies. A BetMGM Retail Sportsbook opened this year at ...
Jul 19, 2022
Kamloops council axes plans for temporary spray park
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City Council voted 6-3 to not install a temporary spray park in Riverside Park Tuesday (July 19). Several councillors expressed their concerns that the spray park wouldn't be opera...
Jul 19, 2022
House approves same-sex marriage bill, retort to high court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion ...
Jul 19, 2022
Canadian Olympic Committee sees 'ample time' for 2030 bid as BC cities discuss doubts
VANCOUVER - The path for British Columbia to host another Winter Olympic Games remains uncertain as cities voice concern about its feasibility. Whistler and Vancouver city councils are both scheduled ...
Jul 19, 2022
Toronto Raptors sign guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to two-way contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way contract. The six-foot-three, 185-pound Dowtin joined the Raptors for this year's NBA Summer League, where he averaged 16 p...
Jul 19, 2022
